Backend Engineer Graduate: Code Intelligence & Validation

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

Job summary

TikTok is hiring a Backend Engineer Graduate in San Jose for 2027 Start. You will contribute to code intelligence, quality validation, and automated tooling in a US operations context.

The role emphasizes building the code graph, static validation, and chasing validation improvements across production systems. Ideal candidates have a CS degree and strong programming in Go/Python/Java/C++, plus knowledge of data structures and modern software practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or related discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Go, Python, Java, or C++ with good coding practices.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Research-oriented mindset and ability to read papers to design solutions.
• Fast learner with ability to pick up new tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in building and optimizing the code graph and data handling.
• Develop static validation rules and dynamic validation tools.
• Analyze production quality issues and drive automation coverage.
• Research code analysis techniques to improve validation effectiveness.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

C++

Algorithms

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Static analysis

eBPF / OpenTelemetry

Compiler development

Automated testing

Job description

TikTok is hiring a Backend Engineer Graduate in San Jose for 2027 Start. You will contribute to code intelligence, quality validation, and automated tooling in a US operations context.

The role emphasizes building the code graph, static validation, and chasing validation improvements across production systems. Ideal candidates have a CS degree and strong programming in Go/Python/Java/C++, plus knowledge of data structures and modern software practices.