Ads Interface Software Engineer — Graduate 2027 Start

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Graduate (Ads Interface) for a 2027 start in San Jose. You will design, build, and refine the Ads experience, leading a focused software team and partnering with Product Managers, Designers, and R&D to shape the next generation of TikTok ads.

Strong CS fundamentals and teamwork are essential as you tackle large-scale systems and AI-driven growth strategies. Applicants should be recent graduates with a CS degree, ready to onboard by year-end.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving.
• Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions in a clear and concise way.
• Very strong teamwork skills (communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).
• Experience with Advertisement Technology is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools to implement ideas.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and continuously improve TikTok's Ads experience.
• Manage the work of a focused team of software engineers, providing guidance, regular feedback, education, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of ads experiences on TikTok.
• Take responsibility for the team project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Define a long-term technical roadmap and contribute to technical decisions on your team.
• Collaborate with PM and R&D teams globally, in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong CS fundamentals

Teamwork

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

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

Job description

TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Graduate (Ads Interface) for a 2027 start in San Jose. You will design, build, and refine the Ads experience, leading a focused software team and partnering with Product Managers, Designers, and R&D to shape the next generation of TikTok ads.

Strong CS fundamentals and teamwork are essential as you tackle large-scale systems and AI-driven growth strategies. Applicants should be recent graduates with a CS degree, ready to onboard by year-end.