Software Engineer Graduate (Quality and Efficiency Technology) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
Our team focuses on the quality assurance of the whole ads-system, including AD manager, delivery system, review system, business integrity, conversion measurement and etc. We aim to improve the usability, reliability, stability of the whole system and user experience through project testing, automation testing, CI/CD system construction, test tool construction and etc. We are looking for people who have good business sense and testing/CICD/automation experience to join our team.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with 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 resumes.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities:
1. Take ownership of product quality assurance for the global monetization platform product; define and implement test strategies, plans, and methodologies;
2. Actively participate in system architecture design and planning, and help establish a robust quality assurance framework;
3. Work closely with engineering teams to gain a deep understanding of business logic; participate in architecture and code reviews to drive testability, observability, and overall system stability;
4. Contribute to the design and development of internal tools, automation frameworks, and testing platforms to improve engineering efficiency and quality at scale;
5. Participate in the development of performance testing tools and infrastructure related to system reliability and quality.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field;
2. Strong programming and development skills, with familiarity in backend and/or frontend development; full-stack experience is a strong plus;
3. Solid understanding and hands-on experience with at least one backend language such as Python, Java, or Go; experience with system architecture design and common middleware such as Redis, RocketMQ, Kafka, etc.;
4. Familiarity with server-side testing techniques, including performance/stress testing, API/interface validation, monitoring setup, and data quality verification;
5. Demonstrated ability to define and solve complex technical problems; strong sense of quality ownership and project execution;
6. Excellent communication and collaboration skills; sound system design thinking and clean coding practices.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118657 - $177000 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.
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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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