AI-Driven Backend Tech Lead - Scalable Systems & Agents

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term Disability Coverage

Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Paid Personal Time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Tech Lead Software Engineer to design and implement intelligent, scalable backend solutions that integrate AI and Agent-driven workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality content distribution and platform integrity.

Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with LLM applications and complex business system architecture, with a BA/BS in CS or related field supporting strong data structures and algorithms knowledge.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with LLM applications (preferred).
• Experience with complex business system architecture (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement intelligent, scalable backend solutions that integrate AI and Agent-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality content distribution and platform integrity.

Skills

AI

Backend Development

System Architecture

Optimization

Collaboration

Data Structures

Algorithms

LLMs

Agent-driven Workflows

Domain-Driven Design

Event-Driven Architecture

Big Data

Machine Learning

Content Ecosystem

Risk Control

Coding Languages

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Tech Lead Software Engineer to design and implement intelligent, scalable backend solutions that integrate AI and Agent-driven workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality content distribution and platform integrity.

Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with LLM applications and complex business system architecture, with a BA/BS in CS or related field supporting strong data structures and algorithms knowledge.