Backend Software Engineer, Trust and Safety Engineering (Singapore)

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

Job summary

A leading social media company in Singapore is seeking a developer for their Trust and Safety team. You will build a highly scalable platform to protect users, collaborating with various specialists. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience with languages like C++ or Java. This role emphasizes teamwork and offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience, familiar with programming in C++/Go/Java.
• Striving for high-quality code and focusing on technical quality.

Responsibilities

• Build a highly-scalable trust and safety platform.
• Collaborate with trust and safety specialists and machine learning engineers.
• Improve system design and ensure high performance.

Skills

C++

Go

Java

System design

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Data storage systems

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact-for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us.

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.

The Trust and Safety Engineering team is responsible for building a highly scalable, complex and intelligent platform that is able to manage high traffic loads. You would also be building tools to help protect our users from harmful content and abusive behaviours. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety team, we can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience);
• At least 3 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Preference will be given to those who have one of the following:

• Good mentorship skills
• Experience with Trust and Safety

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.