Graduate Backend Software Engineer, TikTok LIVE (Sydney) - 2026 Start

Responsibilities

Teams under TikTok Live:

TikTok LIVE Foundation:
TikTok LIVE Foundation team supports the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, which aims to help TikTok's small and medium-sized business (SMB) merchants and creators diversify their customer acquisition strategies and business operations through live streaming by enhancing product capabilities, providing creator services, and offering professional live streaming content for users.

TikTok LIVE Revenue:
TikTok Live revenue engineering team is responsible for building the cutting-edge revenue ecosystem which includes gifting and other revenue features that are innovative, secure and intuitive for our users. As an important member of the engineering team, you will build solutions that affect millions of users and live streamers.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2026. 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.

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:
- Plan, lead, and develop large-scale software systems that drive the TikTok app;
- Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users
- Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance, and reliability of the product;
- Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture
- Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++, PHP
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms

Preferred Qualifications
- Good communication and team collaboration skills
- Prior internship experience in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications is a plus
- Passionate and experience in challenging problem-solving techniques with related internet products;
- Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship, excellent communication and teamwork skills and high levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

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