Backend Engineer

**Responsibilities**: The TikTok Client Architecture team is dedicated to supporting the R&D efforts of TikTok's business and building industry-leading products. By joining us, you'll engage with core business scenarios such as user growth, social networking, LIVE, e-commerce (C-end), content creation, and content consumption—contributing to the rapid global expansion of our products. You'll also tackle technical challenges related to service architecture, foundational technologies, and more—ensuring our services continue to deliver high-quality, efficient, and secure experiences to users. Additionally, you'll help provide comprehensive technical solutions across different business scenarios, optimizing product metrics and user experience. Here, you’ll work with experts at the forefront of technology, pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities. Every line of your code will serve billions of users. Our team is professional, focused, and fosters a collaborative, open environment. Multiple job opportunities are currently available in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Job Description 1.Development of the R&D management platform by providing foundational services such as resource allocation, event tracking and analysis, experiment configuration, network routing, storage, localization, and AI support for all TikTok Client R&D teams. 2.Design, implement, and maintain core services, including Feature Management and Strategy Management systems. 3.Continuously improve existing services by analyzing bottlenecks, addressing weaknesses, and enhancing performance and stability. 4.Deliver scenario-based services for developers and managers across various TikTok business lines to ensure a high-quality user experience. **Qualifications**: Minimum Qualifications 1.Proficient in Golang and/or Python and their respective frameworks; familiar with common components such as MySQL, Redis, and message queues (MQ). 2.Strong understanding of distributed system architecture concepts, including but not limited to service-oriented design, asynchronous communication, high availability, and scalability. 3.Positive and optimistic attitude, with a strong sense of responsibility and excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualification 1. Familiarity with client-side technologies such as Android and iOS. #LI-DC4 Job Information 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. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. 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.