Technology Internal Audit Lead

TikTok; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok in New York seeks a Technology Internal Audit Lead to join the Global Technology Audit team. The role leads technology audits, reviews AI/ML data flows, and collaborates with engineering and product teams to assess risk and improve controls across TikTok, TikTok Shop, and related products.

Strong technical and communication skills are essential. The candidate should have 5+ years in technology audits or security roles, with knowledge of data security, IAM, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Technology Audits, Product Security, Security Engineering or Security Compliance in tech
• Strong security fundamentals across IAM, cryptography, data security, application security, API design and vulnerability management
• Ability to assess complex tech environments against risk, standards and regulatory requirements
• Excellent problem solving, collaboration and communication skills with engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technology audit programs and complex control assessments including AI/ML data flows, model training, and deployment pipelines
• Apply advanced data analytics to detect risk signals and validate data quality, privacy, and security controls
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations addressing root causes across product, engineering and business needs
• Maintain relationships with management, advise on design and implementation of technology solutions
• Ensure high quality audit work and drive process improvements

Skills

Technology audits

Security engineering

Security compliance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

Github

Bitbucket

Job description

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@2026 TikTok

Corporate Functions

Technology Internal Audit Lead

Location:

New York

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A239010

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Responsibilities

Internal Audit is a global function responsible for providing independent assurance and evaluating the company's risk management, governance and internal control processes to determine if they are designed and operating effectively. The Internal Audit team plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan by evaluating operational, compliance, IT, and financial processes and controls. We work with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and tracking of remediation actions until completion.Position Summary:We are looking for an experienced Technology Internal Audit Lead to join the Global Technology Audit team. The role will primarily support TikTok and other products operating outside China and will be responsible for leading technology audits and risk reviews. The individual will be part of the Global Technology Audit team and innovative assurance methods to impact and influence positive business outcomes across products such as TikTok, TikTok Shop and Dola.Responsibilities:- Technology Audit Delivery: Lead planning and execution of technology audit programs and complex technology control assessments: Products powered by LLMs, Information Security, Infrastructure, Privacy. Assess technical architectures for AI/ML systems, focusing on data flow, model training & fine-tuning processes, model serving infrastructure, and integration with downstream applications.- Advanced Data Analytics: Leverage data analytics to detect risk signals and unearth insights for AI/ML models. Review controls for data quality, privacy, security, access management, safety testing, hallucination mitigation, evaluation metrics, red-teaming procedures, and output monitoring.- Technology Risk Assessment: Develop practical, risk-based recommendations that address root causes while considering product, engineering, regulatory, and business requirements. Ability to grasp complex, home grown technology stack, comfortable speaking with engineers and product teams.- Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management, understand the business to provide value-added services, and establish credibility as a management consultant and internal controls resource. Partner with engineering and product teams to advise on design and implementation of technology solutions.- Quality Assurance: Ensure the overall quality and consistency of audit work, adhering to department and professional standards. Continuously seek opportunities for audit process improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:- 5+ years of relevant experience in Technology Audits, Product Security, Security Engineering or Security Compliance preferably within the technology sector (Social Media, Content Management, FinTech etc.), and/or consulting firms. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a product centric culture.- Strong understanding of security fundamentals across various cyber domains: IAM, applied cryptography, key management systems, data security, application security, web security, security protocols, API Design, threat intelligence, network security, hardware security, vulnerability management, etc.- Proven analytical ability to assess complex technology environments against risk assessment outcomes, industry best practices, internal standards and external regulatory requirements.- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills combined with the ability to provide a credible technical challenge to the business.Preferred Qualifications:- Deep understanding of LLMs, ML pipelines, model lifecycle management, and data engineering architectures.- Experience working in a fast-paced, global technology company or rapidly scaling environment across different time zones.- Solid background and experience working with one or more of the following areas:- LLMs or ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace)- Common application and infrastructure security vulnerabilities and mitigations (OWASP Top 10, CWE 25)- Source code and DevOps management tools (e.g., Github, Bitbucket)- SaaS and IaaS cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CCNA, CISA, CRISC, or CIA.- Be able to handle ambiguity and collaborate with a global team.- Passion for emerging technologies, products and standards.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $108000 - $208800 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