Backend Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform (Golang)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure Engineering team in San Jose. The role involves building and managing platforms for large-scale production systems, improving engineering productivity, and designing innovative software solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in Computer Science and experience with various programming languages including Go, Java, and Python. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with general purpose programming languages.
• Experience in web application development, Unix/Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms and services for large scale production systems.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software.
• Innovate by bringing new ideas and technologies.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Python

Go

Web application development

Unix/Linux environments

Distributed systems

Networking systems

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Job description

Backend Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform (Golang)

Backend Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform (Golang)

Responsibilities
Our Infrastructure Engineering team build and operate hyper-scale datacenters, manage the life cycle of server fleet, allocate cloud resources and create various cloud solutions, and provide infrastructure services including widely distributed Content Distribution Networks (CDNs).

The team build and leverage various platforms to manage and interact with our infrastructures and services. To support the fast growth and improve operation efficiency, these platforms need to be feature rich, easy to use, scalable, agile and compliant to with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
•Build platforms, systems and services for internal and external teams to interact with the large scale production systems.
•Build tools and platforms to improve engineering productivity.
•Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
•Bring new ideas and technologies into our platform, innovate and iterate.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
•BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
•Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, Python, or Go.
•Experience working with two or more of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, networking systems, developing large software systems.

Preferred Qualifications
•Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
•Experience of troubleshooting in a fast pace and production environment.
•Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience.



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


Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $280000 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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
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 for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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