AI Data Platform Engineer

TikTok Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. seeks a data platform engineer to implement, test, and maintain backend services and APIs for US data security infrastructure in Seattle.

You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business partners to translate requirements into practical data solutions and robust platform components. You will participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support, while learning the architecture and processes to deliver features on time and with high quality.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Programming foundations: Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or Node.js.
• Computer science fundamentals: Understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented/functional programming, and basic software design principles.
• Backend fundamentals: Familiarity with APIs, databases, testing, version control, and client-server concepts.
• Learning and collaboration: Ability to learn unfamiliar systems, ask clear questions, incorporate feedback, and work with teammates.
• AI Systems Exposure and System Design Foundations: Interest in building reliable AI-powered systems and ability to discuss trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Implement, test, and maintain well-scoped backend services, APIs, and internal platform components with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Contribute to AI-powered product capabilities such as data services, workflow automation, model integrations, and internal tools.
• Work with engineers, data scientists, and business partners to understand requirements, clarify edge cases, and deliver practical solutions.
• Write clear, maintainable code and participate in code reviews, design discussions, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Learn the team’s architecture, development processes, and operational standards, and apply feedback to improve technical judgment and execution.
• Take increasing ownership of small features or components, communicate progress and blockers early, and deliver work within agreed scope and timelines.

Skills

Backend languages

Python

Go

Java

Node.js

LLM APIs exposure

RAG pipelines

Model-serving tools

System design foundations

Modular design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

APIs

Databases

Version control

Job description

TikTok Inc. seeks a data platform engineer to implement, test, and maintain backend services and APIs for US data security infrastructure in Seattle.

You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business partners to translate requirements into practical data solutions and robust platform components. You will participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support, while learning the architecture and processes to deliver features on time and with high quality.