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TikTok

Software Development Engineer in Test - ICAQ

San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

About TikTok
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, 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, opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make an impact happen with a career at TikTok.

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About the Team
The intelligent Creation Algorithm Quality team is a Quality and Automation team based in San Jose. By connecting users and services through various interactive forms, our goal is to leverage artificial intelligence across TikTok, CapCut, and other products to maximize intelligence efficiency, enhance user experience, and promote business value. Here you have the opportunity to cooperate with the world's top AI scientists, get in touch with the most cutting-edge technology, and provide quality assurance for artificial intelligence products serving hundreds of millions of people around the world.

As an SDET on our test team, you:
- Independently responsible for the quality system construction of large-scale visual algorithm services/platforms, including mobile end, server-level algorithm effects, and performance benchmarks.
- Drive test strategy and deliverables for a large and complex system. You will lead the execution of test cases through both automated and manual tests.
- Own the quality reporting, defects diagnostic, features, and software release sign-off.
- Actively contribute to process improvement in the team and across teams. You have the opportunity to innovate and invent new test approaches or propose improvements to our existing processes and automation system to improve the team's velocity and efficiency.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience;
- 3+ years of work experience as SDET, Quality Assurance Engineer, or Software Engineer in Test;
- 2+ years of experience in test automation development using common automation framework;
- Experience in testing server level/Client on common platforms;
- Proficient in at least one of the common OO languages , including Python, Java, Go, etc.;
- Proficient in troubleshooting, QA process, quality management tools, and methodologies;

Preferred Qualification
- Experience in Computer Vision algorithm evaluation or quality assurance, preferably algorithm development;
- Demonstrable manual and automated test experience in UI and API testing;
- Experience in collaboration with cross-functional and offshore teams;
- Strong verbal/written communication skills with both technical and non-technical teams;
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment follows Agile methodologies;

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 pdi.accommodations@tiktok.com.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $122400 - $324000 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): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7264811779820783930
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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