Software Engineer Graduate Live-Foundation-Ecosystem - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
The TikTok LIVE - Foundation - Ecosystem Engineering team is responsible for ensuring the quality of global live streaming content. Together with data scientists, governance strategy manager, local operations, and the Trust & Safety Algorithm team, we aim to build robust, and high performance systems providing reliable machine-based and efficient human-based moderation solutions, flexible governance strategy management platforms, and comprehensive governance tools to ensure the high quality live content brings enjoyment to our customers worldwide.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with product managers, data scientists, UI designers, and the engineering team to iterate on data driven product initiatives
- Improve system design and architecture to ensure service reliability, performance, scalability, and extensibility
- Learn and understand the principles of TikTok products and help build end-to-end solutions
- Learn and grow from working with great colleagues and taking on challenges
- Help our team grow from your expertise, experience, and perspectives
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, proficient in at least one coding language, including but not limited to Go, Java, Python, C++
- Good grasp of software engineering and how to build a system in a scalable and extensive manner
- Willing to accept challenges and solve complex problems
- Strong learning capabilities and good communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major
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- Understanding concurrency, database, and message queue is a plus
- Experience in content moderation systems is a plus
- Experience in building large scale systems is a plus
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118657 - $187200 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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