Automation QA Engineer — Build, Test & Optimize Apps

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a software testing graduate to contribute to end-to-end QA, automation and release management in San Jose. You will work with senior engineers to design test plans, implement automation, and leverage AI/LLM ideas to improve quality and speed. Onboarding by year-end is expected.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration across global teams, and growth within a fast-paced mobile internet product environment. Employment type is regular/full-time, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/SE or related discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang.
• Fundamental test automation concepts and API/mobile/web testing basics.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Interest in AI/LLM tools and test optimization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in end-to-end system testing, analyzing requirements and designing basic test plans.
• Assist project execution, track risks, and maintain test execution processes.
• Learn and apply test tools and collaborate on building internal test frameworks and CI/CD tooling.
• Maintain automation tests, handle user feedback, perform functional validation, and support release management.

Skills

Java

Python

Objective-C

Golang

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

TikTok is seeking a software testing graduate to contribute to end-to-end QA, automation and release management in San Jose. You will work with senior engineers to design test plans, implement automation, and leverage AI/LLM ideas to improve quality and speed. Onboarding by year-end is expected.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration across global teams, and growth within a fast-paced mobile internet product environment. Employment type is regular/full-time, with comprehensive benefits.