Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live

Overview
Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live (Data Platform) - Singapore
We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming in TikTok. You will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for all live streamers and audience alike.
TikTok Live Data Platform is building the Index Platform, Label Platform, Portrait Platform, Diagnostic Platform, Data Asset Management Platform, Data Suite and in-place solutions for business. This involves compute (Streaming processing, Offline pipeline) and storage (OLAP: Clickhouse/Doris, KV store). We currently support end-users in the TikTok app and Agency’s Backstage data applications, enhancing internal platforms with data suites, analysis, and diagnosis. We encourage R&D to deliver tech-driven projects to enrich business with insights from data.
Responsibilities
Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products
Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users
Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture
Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
As a world-class engineer, you have rich working experience in scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems.
Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.
Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills
Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning enthusiasm at all times
Preferred Qualification
Experience from a large-scale internet business
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We’re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
Information Technology & Services
Technology, Information and Media
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