Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays and personal time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join the San Jose team." You will lead system testing, design comprehensive test plans, and drive automation across mobile, web, and APIs.

Responsibilities include automating tests, enhancing internal tools/frameworks, and coordinating with global teams to ensure end-to-end quality and scale for TikTok’s services.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Engineering or EE.
• Experience developing AI/LLM based solutions to enhance test effectiveness.
• Proficient in Java, Python, Objective-C, and Golang for project development.
• Strong background in test automation and tool development for mobile, web, and APIs.
• At least 5 years of API testing experience.
• Experience with SDK and mobile client testing across devices/OS versions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full system testing lifecycle: design, analysis, test case creation, and defect tracking.
• Lead project/risk/process management tasks and collaborate with teams.
• Build and extend internal test tools/frameworks to boost team productivity.

Skills

AI/LLM testing

Java

Python

Objective-C

Golang

Test automation

Mobile testing

API testing

SDK testing

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

Kafka

Education

BS/MS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes (K8s)

Redis

Kafka

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A74584A

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Responsibilities

About the TeamThe centralized Testing team for TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems. The main responsibilities include maintaining automation test, handling user feedback, functional validation, building the App and release management.As an SDET on our team, you will:- Be responsible for the entire system testing process, including but not limited to: analysis, designing and executing test plans and cases, and conducting defect tracking;- Work on project management, risk management, and process management tasks;- Help implement test tools and collaborate with automation/performance test teams to build up internal tools/frameworks/platforms to make the team more productive.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:- BS/MS degree in a relevant field: Computer Engineering or EE- Experience developing AI/LLM based solutions to enhance test effectiveness and efficiency- Familiar with Java, Python, Objective-C, and Golang, with experience in related project development- Proficient in test automation and test tool development for mobile, web, and APIs- At least 5 years of experience with API testing- Experience with SDK and mobile client testing, including automation testing, SDK integration validation across devices and OS versions.Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies- Experience evaluating and testing AI Agent/LLM model behavior, and driving model-quality regressions- Familiar with web architecture, understanding of Django/Flask and other frameworks- Familiar with Redis, NSQ, Zero-MQ, Kafka, Docker, K8s, Hive, Spark- Strong passion for mobile internet and building next-generation mobile applications, with proven ownership of end-to-end services- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to coordinate with global teams

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $480000 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.

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

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