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Backend Software Engineer, Supply Chain and Logistics - USDS

4 days ago San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

About the Team
We are the TikTok Shop engineering team, responsible for supporting the implementation of supply chain and logistics algorithm capabilities. We have developed many online services with millions of QPS, and also developed many computing links for video content understanding. We are also responsible for some AIGC and LLM projects. If you are interested in high concurrent online services and CV/LLM, you are welcome to join us.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for TikTok Shop Logistics algorithm online services, data processing link infrastructure work;
- Provide high-performance, high-availability and flexible architecture design;
- Solve engineering problems in a complex ecosystem, ensure stability of services, and continuously improve R&D efficiency;

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
- 0-3 years minimum experience developing highly scalable backend services and systems using at least one of Java/Golang/Python. We are open to a New Graduate.
- Familiar with mainstream KV (Redis/MongoDB), ElasticSearch and vector retrieval architecture, familiar with common basic components such as message queue and rule engine, familiar with Big data computing tools such as Hive\ Hdfs\ Hbase, with multi-threading and high-performance design, coding and performance Experience in tuning.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of machine learning principles, understand the workflow of algorithm engineers, and have experience in model engineering tuning is preferred;
- Excellent problem disassembly and analysis skills, cross-team communication and coordination skills are preferred.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118657 - $259200 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).

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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.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: TikTok-7335549463710239003
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-18T20:14:08

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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