Site Reliability Engineer, Edge Services - USDS

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,960 - 246,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer for Edge Services. The role involves architecting solutions for content delivery networks, optimizing operations, and requires strong qualifications in networking and programming. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in CDN performance and traffic engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement solutions for content delivery.
• Enhance data pipelines and optimize edge services.
• Monitor and detect anomalies in data.

Skills

CDN performance and traffic engineering

Networking technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS)

Programming languages (Java, C++, Go, Shell, Python)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

Job description

Overview

Site Reliability Engineer, Edge Services - USDS

Base pay range: $129,960.00/yr - $246,240.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement solutions that enable internal and external customers to harness the power of TikTok’s content delivery network.
• Contribute to data pipelines, tools, automations, visualizations and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of edge services.
• Data monitoring and alerting, data quality assurance and anomaly detection.
• Document team processes and policies, including methods of engagement and SLOs.
• Analyze, design and implement solutions at the system level to remove bottlenecks and improve edge service performance.
• Implement monitoring and alerting to improve issue detection and response.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and participate in technical operations and rotations in response to performance and reliability issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree with 2+ years of experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in CDN performance and traffic engineering, network solution architecting or network-focused site reliability engineering roles.
• Experience with networking technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, etc.) in a carrier-grade environment. Past experience with CDN technologies.
• 2+ years in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Go, or scripting in Shell and Python.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve real-world problems in a fast-changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in a multi-CDN environment.
• Understanding of IPv6 and IPv4-IPv6 coexistence technologies.
• Self-driven and capable of working with ambiguity and moving projects from concept to delivery.
• Experience designing, analyzing and building automation and tools for large-scale systems.

Legal/Work Authorization
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support.

About Us

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. U.S. Data Security (USDS) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This security-first division focuses on data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our teams span Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with systems designed to protect sensitive data and information and may be subject to strict national security-related screening.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits vary by location. At a minimum, employees have day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. Details provided during recruitment.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation
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