Tech Lead, Search Ads Platform & Interfaces

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is seeking a strong software engineer to design, develop, test, and continuously improve the TikTok Search Ads experience.

The role includes mentoring a focused team of engineers, and collaborating with Product Managers, Designers, and R&D teams to explore the next generation of ads experiences on TikTok. The candidate will define a long-term technical roadmap, manage priorities and deadlines, and work with PMs and cross-disciplinary teams across geographies in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline.
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions in a clear and concise way.
• Very strong teamwork skills (e.g. communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and continuously improve TikTok Search Ads experience.
• Manage the work of a focused team of software engineers, providing guidance, regular feedback, education, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of ads experiences on TikTok.
• Take responsibility for the team project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Define a long-term technical roadmap and contribute to technical decisions on your team.
• Collaborate with PM and R&D teams globally, in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Critical thinking

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

TikTok Inc. is seeking a strong software engineer to design, develop, test, and continuously improve the TikTok Search Ads experience.

The role includes mentoring a focused team of engineers, and collaborating with Product Managers, Designers, and R&D teams to explore the next generation of ads experiences on TikTok. The candidate will define a long-term technical roadmap, manage priorities and deadlines, and work with PMs and cross-disciplinary teams across geographies in a fast-paced