Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Shop (Governance Service - Risk Control Platform)

Responsibilities

About the team
TikTok Shop is a content e-commerce business utilising international short video products as carriers. Our aim is to become the preferred choice for users seeking to discover and purchase affordable, high-quality products. We provide users with tailored, vibrant, and efficient consumption experiences while enabling merchants to access robust and dependable platform services in various scenarios, such as live e-commerce and short video content e-commerce. Our vision is to make affordable and high-quality products easily accessible, enhancing the quality of life for all. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands.

TikTok Shop's Risk Control Platform is a global team dedicated to ensuring a safe and trustworthy marketplace for our buyers, sellers, and creators. We focus on areas such as risk detection capabilities, fairness, and sustainability of the E-Commerce ecosystem, content and commodity quality, and friction-free experiences to drive improvement.

Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable backend systems and algorithms for fraud detection and prevention.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers and other cross functional teams to integrate risk control solutions into the platform.
- Evaluate existing risk control processes and technologies, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation.
- Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies and methodologies to enhance fraud prevention capabilities.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of backend systems to ensure reliability and performance under varying loads.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices in risk control and fraud detection.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & System Analysis, Science (Computer Studies) or related discipline.
- Experience in software development, with a focus on risk control or anti-fraud solutions.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python, or Java.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working on risk control or anti-fraud solutions in the e-commerce industry.
- Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.