Software Test Engineer Graduate (AI) - 2027 Start

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok in Singapore invites graduates to join the Engineering Test Team to help shape AI-powered testing at global scale. You will design and implement automated tests, leverage LLMs, and collaborate with software engineers, platform teams, and product owners.

This entry-level role offers exposure to AI-native testing, onboarding before year-end, and opportunities to grow with cutting-edge tech across mobile and backend systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Experience in software quality assurance or software testing, preferably for mobile applications, backend services, or distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and quality assurance best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and fundamental knowledge of iOS and/or Android platforms.
• Experience with one or more testing domains, including automation testing, performance testing, or test platform/tool development.
• Strong interest in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), with an understanding of common LLM capabilities and real-world application scenarios.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
• Passion for building high-quality products and driving end-to-end quality assurance through AI-powered testing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered testing solutions that improve software quality and engineering efficiency across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Work on quality and engineering efficiency initiatives leveraging LLMs, including change risk analysis, automated testing, search quality evaluation, and LLM security testing.
• Identify quality and engineering efficiency pain points in collaboration with software and algorithm engineering teams, propose practical optimization solutions, and drive their implementation to improve product quality and engineering efficiency.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and AIGC technologies, explore innovative quality and engineering efficiency solutions for software testing, and continuously refine them through practical application.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Objective-C

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

Redis

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Hive

Spark

NSQ

ZeroMQ

Job description

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Software Test Engineer Graduate (AI) - 2027 Start

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Job Code:

A09780

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Responsibilities

The TikTok Engineering Test Team is dedicated to ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of TikTok's products at global scale. We partner closely with software engineers, algorithm engineers, and product teams to accelerate feature delivery while maintaining exceptional product quality. Our team is redefining how quality assurance is built. We leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and intelligent automation to reimagine the entire testing lifecycle—from test design and execution to bug analysis, quality evaluation, and engineering productivity. Our mission is to build next‑generation AI‑powered testing capabilities that enable faster, smarter, and more scalable software delivery. Joining our team and working at the intersection of Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Generative AI, helping shape the future of AI‑native software testing at TikTok. 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.

• Design and develop AI-powered testing solutions that improve software quality and engineering efficiency across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Work on quality and engineering efficiency initiatives leveraging LLMs, including change risk analysis, automated testing, search quality evaluation, and LLM security testing.
• Identify quality and engineering efficiency pain points in collaboration with software and algorithm engineering teams, propose practical optimization solutions, and drive their implementation to improve product quality and engineering efficiency.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and AIGC technologies, explore innovative quality and engineering efficiency solutions for software testing, and continuously refine them through practical application.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in software quality assurance or software testing, preferably for mobile applications, backend services, or distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and quality assurance best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and fundamental knowledge of iOS and/or Android platforms.
• Experience with one or more testing domains, including automation testing, performance testing, or test platform/tool development.
• Strong interest in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), with an understanding of common LLM capabilities and real-world application scenarios.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
• Passion for building high-quality products and driving end-to-end quality assurance through AI-powered testing technologies.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Objective-C.
• Experience developing test automation frameworks, testing platforms, or engineering productivity tools.
• Familiarity with distributed infrastructure and cloud-native technologies such as Redis, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Hive, Spark, NSQ, or ZeroMQ.
• Hands-on experience with AI-related projects, including LLM application development, AI agent evaluation, model evaluation, AI-assisted testing, or AI testing frameworks.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g. LLMs, AI coding assistants, or AI agents) to improve testing efficiency, automate test case generation, bug analysis, or software quality workflows.

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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.