Backend Software Engineer, TikTok - Singapore

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks skilled software developers to enhance its messaging platform. The role involves developing robust systems and improving architectural quality to ensure reliable and proficient applications. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science with experience in backend services and proficiency in programming languages like Go, Python, Java, or C++.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale software systems that power TikTok app.
• Improve system design and architecture for stability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for rapid product development.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

C++

Team communication

Collaboration

Education

BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major

Job description

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.

We are the messaging team on TikTok. Our team's mission is to facilitate meaningful user connections through TikTok's messaging experience, which is still in its infancy. We achieve our mission by building and shipping tools that help our users more easily connect and share the things they care about.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop large-scale software systems that powers TikTok app.

2. Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance and reliability of the product.

3. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.

Qualifications

1. BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major.

2. Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.

3. Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.

4. Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.

5. Have good team communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification

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

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.