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TikTok

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Data-E-Commerce Supply Chain & Logistics

Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.

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We are 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, welcome to join us.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for TikTok Shop Logistics algorithm online services, data processing link infrastructure work;
- For complex business scenarios, according to business needs, provide high-performance, high-availability and flexible architecture design, solve engineering problems in the whole process of R & D and production whole-link, ensure the stability of services, and continuously improve R & D efficiency;
- According to actual business scenarios, abstract and precipitate general business architecture, improve the basic ability to reuse, and better support the high-speed iteration of the business.

Qualifications

- Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
- 2 to 5 years experience developing highly scalable backend services and systems using at least one of Java/Golang/Python/C++. Qualified fresh graduates would also be considered.
- 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;
- Understand the commonly used 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.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at dataecommerce.accommodations@tiktok.com.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $175750 - $266000 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.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7257314875500120375
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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