Backend Software Engineer- Open Platform

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in Singapore is looking for a backend developer to enhance their open platform ecosystem. You will work on building robust backend systems, ensuring security, and driving product innovation. Candidates should have a BS/MS in Computer Science, experience in large-scale applications, and proficiency in programming languages such as Go or Python. Join a dynamic team committed to creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Positive team atmosphere

Career growth opportunity

Meals provided

Qualifications

• Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.
• Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.
• Good team communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a platform that bridges content, people, and business within the TikTok ecosystem.
• Contribute to backend development, ensuring system reliability and scalability.
• Drive product innovation through technology and enhance user experience.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

C++

Team communication

Education

BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major

Job description

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We\'re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Job highlights

Positive team atmosphere, Career growth opportunity, Meals provided

Responsibilities

• The TikTok Open Platform team is on a mission to build a platform that bridges content, people and business in TikTok ecosystem. The team focuses on building cross-platform features for both developers and TikTok users, including APIs, SDKs, and InApp services. The platform will enable more interactions across TikTok and its broader ecosystem, enhancing cross-product business values.
• Contributed to the backend development of the TikTok Open Platform, building industry-standard capabilities and systems.
• Led the architecture design, development, and optimization of backend systems to handle complex application scenarios, continuously improving system reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensured the security of the open ecosystem by delivering robust technical solutions that bridge native developers and the platform, fostering a secure, powerful, and dynamic developer ecosystem.
• Drove product innovation through technology, enhancing user experience and maximizing system value.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major.
• Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
• Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.
• Have good team communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience from a large-scale internet business