AI & Agent-Driven Backend Tech Lead

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 244,800 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok, a leading short-form video platform, seeks a Tech Lead Software Engineer to shape AI-enabled backends and governance systems. You will design scalable architectures, integrate LLMs and agents, and collaborate with product, data science, and strategy teams to deliver robust ecosystem solutions.

The role emphasizes building high-performance services, driving best practices, and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in CS or related major.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with Go/Java/Python/C++/JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend architectures integrating LLMs and Agent-driven workflows.
• Design and maintain high-performance backend services focusing on reliability and scalability.
• Develop end-to-end technical solutions addressing content quality and platform governance.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Coding languages

Problem solving

Software engineering

Education

BA/BS in CS or related

Job description

TikTok, a leading short-form video platform, seeks a Tech Lead Software Engineer to shape AI-enabled backends and governance systems. You will design scalable architectures, integrate LLMs and agents, and collaborate with product, data science, and strategy teams to deliver robust ecosystem solutions.

The role emphasizes building high-performance services, driving best practices, and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.