Software Engineer, Ads Business Integrity - Customer Experience
Apr 1, 2026 San Jose
About us
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
- Size: 5,001 - 10,000 employees
- Industry: Entertainment & Gaming
Responsibilities
At the heart of TikTok's monetization strategy lies the Business Integrity team-a global group of talented engineers and product thinkers committed to building a safe, trustworthy, and high-performing ads platform.
We're not just solving problems-we're building the technological backbone that safeguards our ads ecosystem, fosters advertiser trust, and powers global business growth. From cutting-edge content integrity systems to data-driven monetization insights, everything we build directly contributes to TikTok's mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy.
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement scalable infrastructure for ads quality control and intelligent content moderation
- Build trust-enhancing products that improve advertiser experience and ensure platform integrity
- Create data-driven applications that empower teams across the globe to unlock new monetization opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to scale high-performance backend services supporting a global platform
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a related field from a reputable institution
- Strong coding and system design skills, with clean, maintainable coding practices
- Proficient in at least one language: Go, Python, Java, C, or C++
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking, security, and distributed systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ads technology or business integrity systems
- A passion for building systems that make platforms safer, smarter, and more transparent
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $316800 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.
At the heart of TikTok's monetization strategy lies the Business Integrity team-a global group of talented engineers and product thinkers committed to building a safe, trustworthy, and high-performing ads platform.
We're not just solving problems-we're building the technological backbone that safeguards our ads ecosystem, fosters advertiser trust, and powers global business growth. From cutting-edge content integrity systems to data-driven monetization insights, everything we build directly contributes to TikTok's mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy.
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement scalable infrastructure for ads quality control and intelligent content moderation
- Build trust-enhancing products that improve advertiser experience and ensure platform integrity
- Create data-driven applications that empower teams across the globe to unlock new monetization opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to scale high-performance backend services supporting a global platform
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a related field from a reputable institution
- Strong coding and system design skills, with clean, maintainable coding practices
- Proficient in at least one language: Go, Python, Java, C, or C++
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking, security, and distributed systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ads technology or business integrity systems
- A passion for building systems that make platforms safer, smarter, and more transparent
At the heart of TikTok's monetization strategy lies the Business Integrity team-a global group of talented engineers and product thinkers committed to building a safe, trustworthy, and high-performing ads platform.
We're not just solving problems-we're building the technological backbone that safeguards our ads ecosystem, fosters advertiser trust, and powers global business growth. From cutting-edge content integrity systems to data-driven monetization insights, everything we build directly contributes to TikTok's mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy.
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement scalable infrastructure for ads quality control and intelligent content moderation
- Build trust-enhancing products that improve advertiser experience and ensure platform integrity
- Create data-driven applications that empower teams across the globe to unlock new monetization opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to scale high-performance backend services supporting a global platform
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a related field from a reputable institution
- Strong coding and system design skills, with clean, maintainable coding practices
- Proficient in at least one language: Go, Python, Java, C, or C++
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking, security, and distributed systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ads technology or business integrity systems
- A passion for building systems that make platforms safer, smarter, and more transparent
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $316800 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.
Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesAt the heart of TikTok's monetization strategy lies the Business Integrity team-a global group of talented engineers and product thinkers committed to building a safe, trustworthy, and high-performing ads platform.
We're not just solving problems-we're building the technological backbone that safeguards our ads ecosystem, fosters advertiser trust, and powers global business growth. From cutting-edge content integrity systems to data-driven monetization insights, everything we build directly contributes to TikTok's mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy.
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement scalable infrastructure for ads quality control and intelligent content moderation
- Build trust-enhancing products that improve advertiser experience and ensure platform integrity
- Create data-driven applications that empower teams across the globe to unlock new monetization opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to scale high-performance backend services supporting a global platform
Qualifications
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a related field from a reputable institution
- Strong coding and system design skills, with clean, maintainable coding practices
- Proficient in at least one language: Go, Python, Java, C, or C++
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking, security, and distributed systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ads technology or business integrity systems
- A passion for building systems that make platforms safer, smarter, and more transparent
Additional Information
- Salary: $162,000 – $316,800
- Posted: Apr 1, 2026