Live Content Governance Engineer - Backend & Moderation

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok LIVE - Foundation - Governance Engineering team is building backend systems for content moderation to keep TikTok content high quality and enjoyable worldwide. We collaborate with data scientists, governance managers, the operations team, and the Trust & Safety Algorithm team to implement human- and machine-based moderation, the penalty center, and permission governance tools.

Join a team that iterates on data-driven ideas with product, design, and other engineers, improves architecture

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms; proficient in at least one coding language including Go, Java, Python, C++.
• Curiosity towards new technology and outstanding ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Good grasp of software engineering and how to build a system in scalable and extensive manner.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product manager, data scientist, UI designer, and other engineers to iterate on data driven product ideas.
• Improve system design and architecture to ensure service reliability, performance, and extensibility.
• Learn and understand how TikTok products work and help build end-to-end solutions.
• Learn and grow from working with great colleagues and taking on challenges.
• Help our team grow from your expertise, experience, and perspectives.

Skills

Go

Java

Python

C++

Data structures

Education

BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related major

Job description

TikTok LIVE - Foundation - Governance Engineering team is building backend systems for content moderation to keep TikTok content high quality and enjoyable worldwide. We collaborate with data scientists, governance managers, the operations team, and the Trust & Safety Algorithm team to implement human- and machine-based moderation, the penalty center, and permission governance tools.

Join a team that iterates on data-driven ideas with product, design, and other engineers, improves architecture