Back End Software Engineers

Kanz; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance

15 days of paid personal time off

401(k) company match

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

A leading social media platform seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer for its Global E-commerce Governance Platform in San Jose, CA. This role involves building scalable and secure backend services, working closely with design and product teams. Applicants should have a bachelor's in Computer Science, at least 5 years of experience, and strong problem-solving skills in programming languages like Java, Golang, or Python. The position offers competitive compensation with extensive employee benefits, including health insurance and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing scalable backend services using Java, Golang, or Python.
• Strong coding style and design patterns in programming.

Responsibilities

• Build e-commerce solutions for TikTok Shop tailored for the US market.
• Design and develop backend systems for security, compliance, and governance.
• Contribute to technical roadmap implementation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Software programming capabilities

Understanding of data structures

Networking knowledge

Data security expertise

Scalable systems design

Efficient design solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

MQ

Job description

Company

TikTok

Position

Senior Backend Software Engineer – Global E-commerce Governance Platform

Location

San Jose, CA

Employment Type

Regular – R&D

Job ID

W8362

Company Overview

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Role Overview

Global e‑commerce is a content e‑commerce business with international short‑video products as the carrier. The E‑Commerce Governance Platform is a global team responsible for ensuring a safe and trustworthy marketplace for buyers, sellers, and creators.

Responsibilities

• Build e‑commerce solutions for TikTok Shop for the US market by working closely with design, product, and other cross‑functional teams to develop efficient, highly scalable, and secure services using backend service experience.
• Design and develop medium‑complexity backend systems, services, and new features for information‑security, compliance, anti‑fraud, business governance, and customer experience.
• Help the leader develop the short‑ and mid‑term technical roadmap of responsible services and drive its implementation.
• Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability and performance of services; improve product quality through bug fixes, performance analysis, and tuning.
• Help grow the team by hiring and mentoring peer engineers.

Qualifications

• Solid problem‑solving skills and strong software programming capabilities, exhibiting good code design and coding style.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithm design and analysis, networking, data security, and highly scalable systems design.
• Ability to provide elegant and efficient design solutions.
• In‑depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL, Redis, Kafka, MQ, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing highly scalable backend services and systems using at least one of Java, Golang, or Python.

EEO & Accommodations

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2.

Compensation

Base salary range: $185,000 – $280,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units may be available.

Benefits

• Health: 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents; Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match; Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Time Off: 10 paid holidays per year + 17 days of paid personal time off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) + 10 paid sick days; 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 8 weeks of paid supplemental disability.
• Additional: 401(k) company match; gym; cellphone service reimbursements; mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra.
• The company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Fair Chance Hiring

• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Criminal history may impact duties such as interacting with clients, handling confidential information, and exercising judgment.