Software Engineer Graduate (TikTok Search Architecture) - 2027 Start

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer Graduate to join the Search Architecture team, starting 2027. You will contribute to design and development of the search system architecture, focusing on scalability and reliability.

As a recent or soon-to-be graduate in AI/CS, you will work with C++, Python, and Java to tackle challenging problems, gain mentorship, and grow in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient coding skills with C++/Python/Java and strong algorithm & data structure knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the search system architecture for TikTok Search.
• Optimize online services and data flow to improve performance and scalability.
• Analyze user needs and deliver distributed system solutions with strong CS principles.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in AI/CS/Software Eng

Job description

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.

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Software Engineer Graduate (TikTok Search Architecture) - 2027 Start

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Job Code:

A169493

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Responsibilities

Team Introduction:Our Search Architecture Team is responsible for building up and optimizing the architecture for our Search Engine to provide the best experience for our TikTok Search users. This person will be responsible for the design and development of the search system architecture, ensuring system stability and high availability; responsible for online services, offline data flow performance optimization, solving performance bottlenecks, reducing costs and unlocking.We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

• Responsible for the search system of TikTok and its affiliated products, and solving the architecture optimization problem of the search architecture system
• Focus on architecture abstraction and process optimization for search scenarios, support large-scale machine learning optimization
• Focus on large-scale systems with high concurrency and high throughput, improve system stability, performance, and scalability
• Analyse user needs and develop software solutions for distributed system, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• Proficient coding skills and strong algorithm & data structure using C++/Python/Java
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in information retrieval, machine learning system development is preferred
• Experience in distributed computing, storage systems, and development is a plus
• Agile, quick self learner, highly self-motivated with strong sense of product ownership and creative problem solver
• Good collaborator and team player, comfortable working in a fast moving, culturally diverse and globally distributed team environment

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.