Senior Backend Engineer - Monetization Platforms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TikTok Inc. in the United States is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join our Ads Interface and Platform technology team.

You will design and develop large-scale, high-concurrency backend systems powering monetization and other product features, collaborating with product managers and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include architecting scalable services, delivering end-to-end lifecycle work, and implementing robust RESTful APIs with a focus on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related field.
• Proficient in Python backend development with Django/Flask/FastAPI or equivalents.
• Experience designing robust RESTful APIs for scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Experience building high-performance, low-latency backend systems.
• Ability to independently design, document, and deliver technical solutions balancing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services powering monetization.
• Architect backend solutions with scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into specs.
• Develop automation tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Skills

Python Backend

Django/Flask/FastAPI

RESTful APIs

Backend design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT/Math/Physics

Job description

TikTok Inc. in the United States is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join our Ads Interface and Platform technology team.

You will design and develop large-scale, high-concurrency backend systems powering monetization and other product features, collaborating with product managers and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include architecting scalable services, delivering end-to-end lifecycle work, and implementing robust RESTful APIs with a focus on performance and reliability.