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Frontend Software Engineer, TikTok User Growth - Innovative Growth

3+ months ago San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

About the Innovative Growth organization
We own multiple product surfaces to serve TikTok's diverse content to different users and usage scenarios, including TikTok WebApp (www.tiktok.com ), Vehicle Infotainment Systems (Tesla, etc.), and TikTok Tablet Apps. We are continually expanding to new surfaces. Together they form an important traffic matrix for TikTok to keep growing its user base and user consumption.

As a frontend software engineer in the TikTok User Growth - Innovative Growth org, you will:
- Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality, performant, and maintainable features and platforms, ensuring reliable and timely fulfillment of product requirements.
- Participate in building and improving AI-powered systems and tools that support consumer-facing platforms.
- Gain exposure to the technologies and systems behind one of the fastest-growing products globally.
- Continuously learn and grow by collaborating with diverse colleagues, adopting new technologies, and solving complex industry challenges.

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- Contribute your expertise and perspectives to help evolve and scale the team, with opportunities to experiment with new technologies and implement your own ideas.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Expert in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Familiar with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in web performance and user experience optimization.
- Experience with cross-platform solutions such as React Native, Electron.
- Experience with module bundlers and building tools such as Webpack, Rollup, Vite, or Esbuild.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks.
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and services.
- Experience with UI/UX principles and a strong focus on user-centered design

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).

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-7508987868372945159
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-05-28T04:31:35

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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