Ads Platform & Interfaces Engineer — Scalable TikTok Ads

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short/long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and improve the Ads experience at scale. You will lead a focused team of engineers, provide mentoring, and partner with Product, Design, and cross-functional teams to shape the next generation of ads on TikTok.

The role emphasizes ownership of priorities and delivering high-quality, reliable software in a fast-paced environment, with global collaboration and potential discretionary bonuses and stock units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline.
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions clearly and concisely.
• Very strong teamwork skills (communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).
• Experience with Advertisement Technology is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and improve TikTok Ads experiences.
• Lead and mentor a focused team of software engineers with regular feedback and education.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore next-gen ads experiences.
• Own team project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Define a long-term technical roadmap and contribute to technical decisions.
• Collaborate with PM and R&D teams globally in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline

Job description

TikTok Inc. is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and improve the Ads experience at scale. You will lead a focused team of engineers, provide mentoring, and partner with Product, Design, and cross-functional teams to shape the next generation of ads on TikTok.

The role emphasizes ownership of priorities and delivering high-quality, reliable software in a fast-paced environment, with global collaboration and potential discretionary bonuses and stock units.