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Backend Engineer, Global Live (Service Architecture)

2 months ago Singapore

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Responsibilities

The Global Live Service Architecture team is dedicated to building a robust and scalable global LIVE platform under strict compliance requirements. We focus on delivering a highly stable, low-latency, and resilient architecture capable of supporting high concurrency and long-term business growth across complex global data center environments.

Our team drives cross-functional architectural governance to ensure compliance standards are consistently met, while continuously optimizing end-to-end system stability and engineering efficiency. By tackling large-scale technical challenges, we aim to create a high-performance and reliable LIVE platform that serves users worldwide with excellence.

Responsibilities
- In-depth analysis of the Global Live streaming business and tech architecture, identify potential risks and probable evolution based on business development direction and to form solution
- Improve System quality and engineering efficiency
- Optimize standard operating procedure and standards
- Be Involved in researching and developing basic services, implementing high qualified throughput and consistency under complex global distributed scenarios;

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major, deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms, in depth knowledge of common databases
- Experience in an Internet company, familiar with microservice architecture design;
- Deep understanding of software design pattern;
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++;
- Large scale client-facing industry project development experience;

Preferred Qualification
- Extensive experience in high scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems.

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Client-provided location(s): Singapore
Job ID: TikTok-7189152025246173497
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-07T20:56:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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