Backend Engineer for AI-Powered E‑commerce Platform

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is hiring for a backend engineer to build scalable, secure backend services powering our e-commerce products and platform capabilities in Seattle. You will design APIs, optimize systems for reliability, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, data-driven decision making, and building infrastructure that supports intelligent product experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services for e-commerce products and platform capabilities.
• Optimize backend systems for reliability, modularity, efficiency, and security.
• Design and develop APIs, data services, and core platform components that support product innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity, code quality, and observability.
• Build backend capabilities that support AI-powered experiences and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Golang

Python

Scala

C++

Data structures

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

TikTok is hiring for a backend engineer to build scalable, secure backend services powering our e-commerce products and platform capabilities in Seattle. You will design APIs, optimize systems for reliability, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, data-driven decision making, and building infrastructure that supports intelligent product experiences.