Backend Software Engineer - Trust and Safety Engineering

TikTok Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. in Singapore is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Trust and Safety team. You will help build a scalable platform and tools to keep the community safe while enabling product teams to move quickly.

The role requires strong distributed systems experience, collaboration with ML engineers, and a focus on reliable, high-performance services. You will mentor others and contribute to design decisions that impact users worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Experience with at least one of C++, Go, or Java.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving and independent thinking; good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build a highly-scalable, efficient and robust trust and safety platform and tools.
• Understand product objectives to develop an easy-to-use platform that aligns with customers' needs.
• Collaborate with trust and safety specialists, experts and machine learning engineers.
• Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability and performance of the services.
• Work with Trust and Safety teams to protect TikTok globally.

Skills

C++/Go/Java

Distributed systems

Data storage & queries

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

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.

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

The Trust and Safety team aims to build a world where people can safely discover, create and connect. Our goals are to ensure the safety of the community and to build a safer experience for users.

What you will be doing:

1. Build a highly-scalable, efficient and robust trust and safety platform and tools;
2. Understand product objectives to develop an easy-to-use platform that aligns with customers' needs;
3. Collaborate with trust and safety specialists, experts and machine learning engineers;
4. Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability and performance of the services;
5. Work with Trust and Safety teams to protect TikTok globally.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience);
• 5 years of relevant experience, familiar with C++/Go/Java program development (at least one), striving for high-quality code and focusing on the technical quality of the code.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems
• Familiar with Data storage systems and Queries
• Independent thinking, able to take the initiative to identify problems, systematic problem analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to learn, explore and research in unfamiliar areas.
• Great communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good mentorship skills
• Experience with Trust and Safety