Backend Software Engineer - TikTok Global Live

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking passionate software engineers to develop and enhance systems for TikTok Live Streaming. You will design architectures, ensure reliability, and work closely with various teams to implement product features. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and experience in creating backend services for large-scale applications. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C++ is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building backend services for large-scale applications.
• Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop business-critical systems for TikTok Live Streaming.
• Design architecture for systems, services, and pipelines.
• Implement high-quality solutions for product features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for rapid development.

Skills

Backend services development

Team communication

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Go

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in C++

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.

TikTok Live client team focus has been focusing on delivery engaging and the best live streaming experience to global users. Our team develop creative and interesting features for streamers and viewers to express themselves and interact with others instantly. We are looking for passionate software engineers to join us in this fast growing industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop business critical systems that powers TikTok Live Streaming.
• Design the architecture for systems, services and pipelines to ensure high stability, reliability and data consistency.
• Work out solutions for product features and technical requirements and implement them with high quality.
• Work closely with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.

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.

Preferredn

Experience with payment or transaction processing systems is preferable.