Frontend Engineering Manager - Global E-Commerce (Governance Service)

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore seeks a Frontend Team Lead for their Global E-Commerce Governance Service. This role involves leading the frontend development team, optimizing operations, and driving product improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in web frontend development and team management, with experience in frameworks like React or Vue. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment focused on innovation and creativity.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience managing or tech-leading a software engineering team.
• 5 years of experience in web frontend development.
• Hands-on experience in developing high-performance, user-friendly web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the construction of regional Global E-Commerce governance operations.
• Develop the team’s technical roadmap and provide guidance.
• Manage daily team operations and support talent development.

Skills

Web frontend development

Team leadership

System design

Technical planning

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

React

Vue

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

TikTok e-Commerce is a content e-Commerce business utilizing international short video products as carriers. Our aim is to become the preferred choice for users seeking to discover and purchase affordable, high-quality products. We provide users with tailored and efficient consumption experiences while enabling merchants to access reliable platform services in various scenarios, such as live e-commerce and short video content e-commerce. Our vision is to make affordable and high-quality products easily accessible, enhancing the quality of life for all.

E-Commerce's Governance Service is a global team dedicated to ensuring a safe and trustworthy marketplace for our buyers, sellers, and creators. We focus on areas such as risk detection capabilities, fairness, and sustainability of the E-Commerce ecosystem, content and commodity quality, and friction-free experiences to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for development and management of the frontend team for Global E-Commerce Governance Service in the Singapore office.

- Lead and optimize the construction of regional Global E-Commerce governance operations.

- Proactively drive product improvements across various dimensions including technology, user experience, and product functionality.

- Develop the team’s technical roadmap, maintain cutting-edge frontend technologies, and provide technical guidance.

- Manage daily team operations, ensure smooth project progress, and support talent development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & System Analysis, Science (Computer Studies) or related discipline.

- At least 2+ years of experience managing or tech-leading a software engineering team.

- Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in web frontend development.

- Solid understanding of mainstream frontend frameworks (such as React or Vue), with in-depth experience in at least one of them.

- Hands-on experience in developing high-performance, highly available, and user-friendly web applications.

- Strong capabilities in system design, engineering practices, and technical planning.

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Java, Golang, or PHP), with experience in backend development.

- Pursues excellence and perfection, with a strong ability to analyze and extract the essence of problems.

- Passionate about web development and new technologies, with a track record or ambition to build outstanding products.

- Strong team spirit, optimistic and cheerful personality, highly adaptable, able to work under pressure, with excellent service mindset and cross-team communication and collaboration skills.

Job Information

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.