Software Engineer (Backend) - TikTok Privacy and Security

TikTok; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 162 000 - 317 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

TikTok is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) for its Privacy and Security team in San Jose. You will design, build, and scale backend services and APIs that power teen privacy controls and related features, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance systems.

The role emphasizes delivering robust backend solutions, collaborating closely with PMs, data scientists, and QA, while maintaining production health and code quality.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of professional backend software development experience in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language.
• Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals with a proactive approach to troubleshooting technical challenges.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain robust, high-performance backend microservices and data pipelines powering privacy and teen-safety features.
• Own medium-complexity backend deliverables and core system components from design through deployment and operations.
• Write clean, modular, and well-tested code; participate in code reviews and improve product quality, efficiency, and security.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, Data Scientists, and frontend teams to clarify requirements, define API contracts, and meet roadmap commitments.
• Monitor production health, resolve edge-case issues, and optimize backend data queries and RPC latency.

Conhecimentos

Backend development

Programming languages

CS fundamentals

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Software Engineer (Backend) - TikTok Privacy and Security

Location

San Jose

Employment Type

Regular

Job Code

A116582

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Responsibilities

The TikTok Eng-Privacy and Security-Product-Teen Experiences plays a vital role in building regulatory-compliant, user-centric privacy solutions for teens on TikTok. Our mission is to earn the trust of TikTok users, regulators, and the broader community. We develop a wide range of privacy products spanning transparency, user and underage protection, user data and interaction controls, and more. We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) to join the engineering team behind TikTok's privacy-focused teen experience initiatives. In this role, you will be a core individual contributor focused on designing, implementing, and scaling reliable backend services and APIs that power teen safety and privacy controls. You will work closely with fellow engineers and cross-functional (XFN) partners—including Product Managers, Data Scientists, and QA to build robust technical solutions that protect our users and build lasting trust.

• Design, build, and maintain robust, high-performance backend microservices and data pipelines supporting teen privacy, transparency, and interaction control features.
• Own medium-complexity backend deliverables and core system components from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and production operations.
• Write clean, modular, and thoroughly tested code; participate actively in code reviews and support ongoing efforts to enhance product quality, engineering efficiency, and data security.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, Data Scientists, and client/front-end teams to clarify functional requirements, define API contracts, and deliver roadmap commitments.
• Help maintain production health by monitoring service performance, resolving edge-case issues, and optimizing backend data queries and RPC latency.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). 3+ years of professional backend software development experience in production environments. Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language. Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals with a proactive approach to troubleshooting technical challenges. Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualification(s)- Hands-on experience working on high-throughput, distributed backend systems or consumer-facing applications at scale. Familiarity with privacy regulations, user access control systems, compliance mechanisms, or trust & safety workflows.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $316800 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;
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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