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Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - Customer Service Platform - Seattle

AT TikTok
TikTok

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - Customer Service Platform - Seattle

Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

Team Introduction
The Customer Service Platform (CSP) is a team that integrates the product technology resources of the company's internal customer service system. Our mission is to provide users with efficient self-service solutions and provide agents with convenient tools so as to improve customer service experience.

Responsibilities:
- Develop large-scale customer service platforms end to end that powers TikTok app
- Responsible for building and optimising scalability, reliability and responsiveness of applications, and to deliver compelling end user experience
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development
- Keep at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends, research and evaluate the latest frontend and backend development frameworks, apply new technologies to drive iterative product improvements

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- B. Sc or higher degree in Computer Science or related fields from accredited and reputable institutions
- Experience in developing large-scale consumer-facing applications end to end, with demonstrable expertise in deep optimisation of end user experience, stability & scalability, code modularity and rendering latency
- Strong JavaScript/HTML/CSS frontend engineering experience and strong familiarity with key concepts including asynchronous programming, closures and types, layouts, specificity, cross browser compatibility and accessibility
- Proficient in at least one of the mainstream backend languages, preferably Java
- Deep understanding of common open source distributed middleware and components such as MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and MQ.
- Deep understanding of the underlying design philosophy and implementation of common web frameworks, including React/Vue/Angular
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms

Preferred Qualifications:
- Good understanding of multi-tier application architecture and protocols, familiarity with product and software development lifecycle process
- Agile, quick self learner, highly self-motivated with strong sense of product ownership and creative problem solver

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $184300 - $337250 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): Seattle, WA, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7260289790062315835
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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