Software Engineer Graduate (Foundation Platform) - 2027 Start

TikTok; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Graduate (Foundation Platform) for a 2027 start in San Jose. The regular, full-time position asks for a recent or about-to-be graduate with a strong software background. You will contribute to scalable data products and platform features, with onboarding commitments by year-end.

You will collaborate across teams, tackle large-scale challenges, and participate in design discussions. The base salary range is shown, with bonuses and RSUs possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.
• Preferred: internship or work experience, coding competitions, or publications.

Responsibilities

• Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world.
• Solve large-scale, highly complex technical problems.
• Participate in technical discussions related to team\'s product and engineering work.

Skills

Python

Java

Golang

C#

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Development or Computer Science

Job description

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.

@2026 TikTok

Technology

Software Engineer Graduate (Foundation Platform) - 2027 Start

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A09327

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Responsibilities

About the teamOur team's mission is to scalable, reliable, complicant and valuable data products to power the next generation player development, multimedia domain experience optimization and cost saving.We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

• Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world.
• Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems.
• Participate in technical discussions related to team\'s product and engineering work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor\'s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.- Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.- High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $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; 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