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Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Emerging Products & AI Safety) - 2027 Start

At TikTok - San Jose

Posted on Aug 3

Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Emerging Products & AI Safety) - 2027 Start

San Jose$128,000 – $316,800Posted Aug 3, 2026

Responsibilities

The Trust and Safety(TnS) engineering team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety engineering team, TikTok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world. Our team is responsible for achieving goals by building content moderation process systems, rule engine, strategy systems, feature engine, moderation platforms, data platforms, risk insight systems and all kinds of supportive platforms across TnS organization.

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 - What You'II Do
- Participate in the overall architecture design and implementation of the data application platforms of the TnS, formulating data application architecture specifications and leading the team to implement them;
- Participate in optimizing the data application architecture, continuously improving the stability and efficiency of the system, and continuously reducing the complexity and cost of storage, calculation, and service architecture;
- Design and implement systematic support for data integration, offline development, real-time development, data governance, and BI analysis;
- Establish good technical influence inside and outside the department, cultivate talents, effectively coach the team, and improve R&D capabilities;

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
- Experience with software development in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Python, Java;
- Be proficient in the technology stack of the server(rpc, message queue, link tracking and service governance, etc.) in distributed / high concurrency scenarios;
- Experience with big data systems and related technologies (Spark, Flink, ClickHouse, HBase etc.);
- Great communication and teamwork skills;
- Experience with data insight and related technologies (machine learning, statistical analysis etc.) is preferred.

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/ Master's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
- Experience with software development in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Python, Java;
- Be proficient in the technology stack of the server(rpc, message queue, link tracking and service governance, etc.) in distributed / high concurrency scenarios;
- Experience with big data systems and related technologies (Spark, Flink, ClickHouse, HBase etc.);
- Great communication and teamwork skills;
- Experience with data insight and related technologies (machine learning, statistical analysis etc.) is preferred.

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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