Senior Software Engineer - Risk Decision Platform

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Singapore, focusing on building a robust Risk Decision Platform. The ideal candidate will possess solid coding skills and experience in backend systems, particularly in languages like Go or Python. Responsibilities include overseeing the platform design and collaborating with teams to enhance system performance and reliability. Join a company committed to creativity and diverse perspectives to make an impact in tech.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale backend or infrastructure systems.
• Proven success in solving complex systems.
• Ability to propose clear, practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the design and development of the risk engine.
• Drive day-to-day development and operations of the platform.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to understand business needs.
• Define technical roadmap and lead the team to deliver.

Skills

Solid coding skills

Building distributed backend systems

Proficient in Go, C/C++, Java or Python

Strong critical thinking skills

Effective communication

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields

Job description

Technology
Senior Software Engineer - Risk Decision Platform - TikTok BRIC (Singapore)

Location
Singapore

Employment Type
Regular

Job Code
A86669B

Responsibilities

The TikTok Business Risk Decision Platform team builds the core risk engine that protects users and the platform. We provide highly scalable and cost‑efficient risk decision capabilities to empower TikTok teams globally. We are building a high‑performance, highly reliable risk engine covering rule engine, data systems, and real‑time/near‑real‑time decisioning. We are looking for a technical leader to drive the architecture and implementation of our next‑generation risk platform.

• Own and lead the design and development of the risk engine and related systems, continuously improving performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive day‑to‑day development, operations, and technical excellence of the platform.
• Work closely with cross‑functional partners to understand business needs and design effective decision platform solutions.
• Partner with product and engineering leads to define technical roadmap and milestones, and lead the team to deliver them.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid coding skills and experience building distributed backend systems. Proficient in one or more programming languages, such as Go, C/C++, Java or Python.
• Strong industry experience in large‑scale backend or infrastructure systems, with proven success in solving complex system. Strong skills in backend development and system design.
• Strong sense of ownership, proactive, and effective in communication.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to propose clear, practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience building large‑scale risk systems in domains such as bot detection or abuse/fraud defense, handling high traffic and strict latency requirements.

Job Information

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.