Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Machine Moderation Platform) - 2027 Start Seattle Regular Bachelor/Master Graduate - 2027 Start

TikTok; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid Personal Time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a skilled engineer in Seattle to help design and implement data application platforms within the data and analytics ecosystems. You will contribute to architecture specifications and lead a team to execute critical data initiatives.

The role emphasizes optimizing stability and cost, enabling real-time and offline data development, and driving data governance and BI analytics. Strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or above in computer science or related discipline.
• Experience with C++, Python, or Java.
• Proficient with server tech stack in distributed/high concurrency systems.
• Experience with big data systems (Spark, Flink, ClickHouse, HBase).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with data insight technologies (ML, statistics) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in overall architecture design and implementation of data application platforms; formulate architecture specs and lead implementation.
• Optimize data application architecture to improve stability, efficiency, and reduce storage/cost complexity.
• Design and implement data integration, offline/real-time development, governance, and BI analysis support.
• Establish technical influence, coach team members, and improve R&D capabilities.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Big data

Communication

Teamwork

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.

@2026 TikTok

Technology

Location:

Seattle

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A205620A

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Responsibilities

• What You'II Do- Participate in the overall architecture design and implementation of the data application platforms of the TnS, formulating data application architecture specifications and leading the team to implement them
• Participate in optimizing the data application architecture, continuously improving the stability and efficiency of the system, and continuously reducing the complexity and cost of storage, calculation, and service architecture
• Design and implement systematic support for data integration, offline development, real-time development, data governance, and BI analysis
• Establish good technical influence inside and outside the department, cultivate talents, effectively coach the team, and improve R&D capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• - Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or above degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• - Experience with software development in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Python, Java;
• - Be proficient in the technology stack of the server(rpc, message queue, link tracking and service governance, etc.) in distributed / high concurrency scenarios;
• - Experience with big data systems and related technologies (Spark, Flink, ClickHouse, HBase etc.);
• - Great communication and teamwork skills;
• - Experience with data insight and related technologies (machine learning, statistical analysis etc.) is preferred.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121600 - $243200 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our 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://tinyurl.com/RA-request