Graduate Software Engineer, Foundation Platform

TikTok; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Graduate (Foundation Platform) for a 2027 start in San Jose. The regular, full-time position asks for a recent or about-to-be graduate with a strong software background. You will contribute to scalable data products and platform features, with onboarding commitments by year-end.

You will collaborate across teams, tackle large-scale challenges, and participate in design discussions. The base salary range is shown, with bonuses and RSUs possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.
• Preferred: internship or work experience, coding competitions, or publications.

Responsibilities

• Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world.
• Solve large-scale, highly complex technical problems.
• Participate in technical discussions related to team\'s product and engineering work.

Skills

Python

Java

Golang

C#

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Development or Computer Science

Job description

TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Graduate (Foundation Platform) for a 2027 start in San Jose. The regular, full-time position asks for a recent or about-to-be graduate with a strong software background. You will contribute to scalable data products and platform features, with onboarding commitments by year-end.

You will collaborate across teams, tackle large-scale challenges, and participate in design discussions. The base salary range is shown, with bonuses and RSUs possible.