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Graduate Backend Software Engineer, Live Streaming Backend - 2026 Start

AT TikTok
TikTok

Graduate Backend Software Engineer, Live Streaming Backend - 2026 Start

Sydney, Australia

Responsibilities

About The Team
Popular video products of TikTok are all empowered by our cutting-edge cloud technologies. As a software engineer in this team, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenges of developing large-scale distributed systems to support the low latency and high quality end to end live streaming experience on a global scale, while leveraging your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2026 (Earliest starting in January). As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok

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Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain a global-scale, multi-regional live streaming platform.
- Architect, implement, and operate critical and scalable services, including video delivery services, live scheduling services, and core persistence layer.
- Construct live streaming platforms, systems, and infrastructure, leveraging knowledge in network and distributed systems.
- Ensure service and system quality through the development of testing frameworks and creation of automated tests.
- Contribute to design reviews and code reviews for the live streaming infrastructure team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Final year student or recent graduate (strictly within the last 12 months) with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software/system engineering, or equivalent working experience,
- Good programming experience with at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, or Go
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, Memcache/Redis
- Experience with video processing and delivery technology

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com

Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
Job ID: TikTok-7511682590383606023
Employment Type: Other

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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