Technology Internal Audit Lead

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. seeks an experienced Technology Internal Audit Lead to drive audits across AI, security, infrastructure, and data governance.

You will evaluate architectures, data flows, model training and deployment pipelines, and work with engineers and product teams to strengthen controls. You will lead planning and execution, leverage advanced analytics, and foster strong stakeholder relationships while upholding quality standards and industry best practices in a fast-paced, globally distributed

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Technology Audits or security/compliance in tech.
• Strong understanding of security fundamentals across cyber domains.
• Analytical ability to assess complex tech environments against risk.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with technical credibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technology audit programs.
• Assess AI/ML systems data flows and model lifecycle controls.
• Review data quality, privacy, security, access management controls.
• Develop risk-based recommendations linking business needs and tech.
• Maintain QA and drive process improvements in audit deliverables.

Skills

Technology audits

Security fundamentals

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LLMs

Cloud security tooling

Job description

Responsibilities

Internal Audit at TikTok gives you a global vista across a diverse and fast-evolving portfolio of businesses, products, technologies, and markets. Our teams work across various businesses, technologies, data, and risks to connect the dots on complex issues and deliver independent insights with real-world impact at global scale. We are pioneering innovative assurance delivery models by embedding core capabilities including data analytics, automation, and AI into how we perform audits and identify impactful observations. Our high-performing, collaborative teams have direct access to leadership and value open communication and the exchange of ideas. People are encouraged to challenge existing approaches, help shape how the function evolves, and build breadth and expertise.

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 develop innovative assurance methods to impact and influence positive business outcomes across products such as TikTok, TikTok Shop and Dola.

• 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. You will be able to grasp complex, home grown technology stacks, and be 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)

Preferred Qualifications