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Responsibilities

About the team
The Live Arch team is mainly responsible for the iteration of requirements for TikTok Live's streaming media-related business and the continuous evolution of its technology. We are committed to providing the global users of TikTok Live with the most advanced live streaming product experience. We expect that through continuous technological optimization and innovation, we can offer creators opportunities to present their truest selves, share their lives in real time and bring happiness to everyone.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. 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 our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:
- Research and develop new features on our Live/RTC streaming media platform for TikTok Live.
- Design and implement multimedia and network programs in client SDK and media server.
- Develop multimedia solutions across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
- Innovate in video algorithms and network transmission to enhance user experience.
- Analyze data, fine-tune parameters and optimize the Live/RTC services end to end.
- Explore cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline.
- Strong foundation in computer science, networking, and operating systems.
- Solid background in multimedia technologies, including image/signal processing, video codecs, or multimedia streaming.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Objective-C/Swift, Python, or Golang.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in signal processing, video compression, video codecs or video processing algorithms.
- Strong knowledge of network algorithms, including congestion control, loss recovery, bandwidth estimation, latency measurement and control, socket optimization, and real-time video transmission protocols.
- Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks and tools such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, OBS Studio, VLC, x264, x265, WebRTC, RTP/RTCP streaming, or VoIP products.
- Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data, Core Animation) or Android SDK.
- Familiarity with media servers such as Nginx RTMP module, Licode, Kurento, mediasoup, or Jitsi.
- Experience in video chat, live streaming, or video conferencing solutions.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $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

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline.
- Strong foundation in computer science, networking, and operating systems.
- Solid background in multimedia technologies, including image/signal processing, video codecs, or multimedia streaming.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Objective-C/Swift, Python, or Golang.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in signal processing, video compression, video codecs or video processing algorithms.
- Strong knowledge of network algorithms, including congestion control, loss recovery, bandwidth estimation, latency measurement and control, socket optimization, and real-time video transmission protocols.
- Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks and tools such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, OBS Studio, VLC, x264, x265, WebRTC, RTP/RTCP streaming, or VoIP products.
- Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data, Core Animation) or Android SDK.
- Familiarity with media servers such as Nginx RTMP module, Licode, Kurento, mediasoup, or Jitsi.
- Experience in video chat, live streaming, or video conferencing solutions.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

About TikTok

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

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