Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform - USDS
Responsibilities
About the Team
The TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) team is responsible for the security, integrity, and compliance of TikTok's data within the United States. The Data Platform Team builds a scalable, reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that ensures data integrity and empowers every business unit to win through self-service tools and scientific insights.
We are seeking a Senior Engineer to help drive company-wide efficiency and "self-service empowerment" through AI-driven innovation. Our mission is to transform how the organization interacts with data by building a "technical multiplier"-a suite of internal products that automate manual bottlenecks and accelerate business velocity.
Responsibilities
- Design & Develop AI-Driven Tools: Architect and implement 0-1 internal products, including automated SQL generation, conversational RAG systems, and intelligent on-call diagnosis bots.
- Operational Efficiency: Analyze Meego workflows to identify manual friction points and build targeted self-service tooling that empowers non-technical stakeholders to manage data tasks independently.
- Release Governance: Integrate Meego into the feature releasing pipeline to ensure data-informed decision-making and minimize operational risks during global deployments.
- Enterprise Support: Provide high-precision data and tooling support for critical internal functions, including Legal, Finance, HR, and Government Relations.
- Collaborative Innovation: Partner with Global Partners and T&P teams to platformize successful AI pilots, such as automated AB experiment reporting and resource allocation systems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in backend systems or platform engineering.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one core programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or C++).
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Preferred Qualifications
- AI/ML Expertise: Experience building or deploying LLM-based agents, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, or time-series forecasting models.
- Tooling Development: Previous experience developing internal productivity tools, such as Project management, AB testing platforms, data discovery assistants, or automated reporting pipelines.
- Leadership: Experience acting as a Technical Lead (TL), mentoring junior engineers, and leading "0-1" project initiatives from conception to production.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $177688 - $341734 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.
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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