Tech Lead, Scalable Ads & Monetization

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid personal time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced software engineer to help build high-performance ad systems in a fast-paced, global environment. You will partner with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable monetization solutions for billions of requests.

The role requires a CS background with 7+ years of experience and strong skills in Go, C/C++, Python, ML/DL, and large-scale backend systems. Join us in shaping TikTok's advertising tech.

Qualifications

• BS degree in CS/Computer Eng or related field with 7+ years experience.
• Proficiency in Go, C/C++, Python.
• Experience in ML/DL, backend, large-scale systems, data pipelines.
• Strong product sense and feature design experience.

Responsibilities

• Create monetization products that drive engagement and business outcomes.
• Develop scalable services powering new ad products for billions of requests.
• Design systems to optimize monetization with ML technologies.
• Implement new ad solutions protecting user experiences.
• Collaborate with strategy, product managers, and stakeholders to drive initiatives.

Skills

Go

C/C++

Python

Machine learning

Deep learning

Backend systems

Data pipelines

Product sense

Critical thinking

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

TikTok is seeking an experienced software engineer to help build high-performance ad systems in a fast-paced, global environment. You will partner with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable monetization solutions for billions of requests.

The role requires a CS background with 7+ years of experience and strong skills in Go, C/C++, Python, ML/DL, and large-scale backend systems. Join us in shaping TikTok's advertising tech.