Backend software engineer - Privacy and Security (Data Protection Engineering)- Singapore

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is building a privacy compliance R&D team to develop a multi-data center data transmission platform. The role involves designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Kubernetes, ensuring high security and reliability. Ideal candidates will possess a BS/MS in Computer Science and programming proficiency in Go or Java.

Benefits

Career growth opportunity

Flat organization

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Go or Java languages.
• Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD release pipelines using Kubernetes.
• Enhance Kubernetes cluster management capabilities and automate lifecycle.
• Develop observability features to ensure platform reliability.

Skills

Go

Java

Computer architectures

Data structures

Algorithms

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS/MS Degree in Computer Science

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

• Career growth opportunity
• Flat organization
• 100+ mil users

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:
Build a first-class privacy compliance R & D team, create a high-security, high-stability, and high-efficiency globalization multi-data center data transmission platform, and provide strong technical support for TikTok to become the best privacy protection and most trustworthy product for users.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD release pipelines leveraging Kubernetes (K8s) to ensure seamless deployment and delivery processes.
2. Develop and enhance Kubernetes cluster management capabilities, including cluster upgrades, resource pool management, and lifecycle automation.
3. Build and maintain tools for Kubernetes operations and maintenance, such as web-based shells, container log access, and debugging utilities.
4. Lead the development of observability features, including system monitoring, centralized logging, and automated alerting to ensure high platform reliability.
5. Develop and implement Kubernetes security features, such as cluster certificate management and related compliance capabilities.
6. Support the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the platform to ensure stability, performance, and availability.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors
• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Go, Java
• Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms
• Solid communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in high-traffic & high-concurrency server systems is preferred