Engineering Manager - Global E-commerce Governance Platform - San Jose

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 208,800 - 616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading social media platform in San Jose is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Governance Platform team. The role involves team building, defining technical roadmaps, and collaborating across functions. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of management experience in software engineering, excellent communication skills, and a background in e-commerce is preferred. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing or tech-leading a software engineering team.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication of technical information to various collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Build up and manage the Governance Platform team in the US.
• Define long-term technical roadmap for the team.
• Support team members’ career growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

Engineering Manager - Global E-commerce Governance Platform - San Jose

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Overview

The Governance Platform is a global team dedicated to ensuring a safe, trustworthy, and ethical marketplace for buyers, sellers, and creators. The team focuses on enhancing risk detection capabilities, promoting fairness and sustainability, and maintaining high standards for content and product quality. Global e-commerce aims to provide users with a tailored and efficient experience and enable merchants to receive reliable platform services across scenarios such as live e-commerce and short video content commerce.

Responsibilities

• Build up and manage the Governance Platform team in the US.
• Maintain strong hands-on abilities, including designing/architecting solutions and providing technical support for engineers in the team.
• Align with business and organizational objectives, coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver key results, and contribute technical decisions on projects and products.
• Define long-term technical roadmap for the team.
• Build team structure and morale; support team members’ career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience managing or tech-leading a software engineering team with 5+ engineers.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication of technical information to technical and non-technical collaborators across functions and levels.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and management skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong experience with E-Commerce. Governance experience (including Anti-Fraud and Risk Management) is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience developing highly scalable backend services and systems.

About TikTok

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 worldwide.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product helps people express themselves, discover, and connect. We value curiosity, humility, and impact, and we foster an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our company and users.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and diverse perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to reflect the communities we reach.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, 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 $208,800 - $616,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, and location. This role may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits and time off vary by location and employment type. Onboarding benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, 10 holidays, 10 sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated at hire).

Note: The company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time. For Los Angeles County candidates, there are special considerations under applicable laws.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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