Jobs at TikTok

Positions 13,514

TikTok, part of ByteDance, has grown into a global short‑video platform with over 1.5 billion monthly active users. Its AI‑driven recommendation engine powers personalized content feeds and drives engagement, making the company a leader in real‑time data processing and mobile monetization.

The company hires across software engineering, data science, machine learning, product management, design, community moderation, policy, marketing, sales, and finance. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews for engineering roles, case‑study interviews for product and data roles, and culture‑fit questions that emphasize creativity, ownership, and scalability.

Job Transparency shows TikTok’s real salary ranges, employee sentiment, and interview difficulty. By viewing median base salaries ($140k–$170k for US software engineers) and employee ratings, applicants can benchmark offers, negotiate confidently, and choose roles that match their career goals.

Senior Litigation Counsel, Patent

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

LLM Research Scientist Graduate (eCommerce Recommendation) - 2025 Start (PhD)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a PhD graduate with expertise in large language models, machine learning, deep learning, recommender systems, or natural language processing. The role involves tracking research progress, exploring combined applications of large language models and recommendation systems, improving large model training efficiency, and publishing research results. TikTok offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Senior Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live Strategy Platform

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a backend Software Engineer for its Live Streaming Intelligent Strategy Platform team. The role involves collaborating with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data engineers to design, develop, and optimize machine learning algorithms and strategies. The team's mission is to enhance user experience, minimize operational costs, and maximize business impact by tailoring parameters like bitrates, video/audio encoding standards, and advanced algorithms in real-time. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, paid parental leave, and more.

Privacy Training and Awareness Program Manager, Privacy and Data Protection Office

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a Training and Awareness Program Manager for its Privacy and Data Protection Office (PDPO). The role involves promoting a 'Privacy First' culture by developing and delivering privacy training programs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in information security, law, or related fields, and at least 5 years of experience in corporate training or learning and development with privacy domain knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary range of $147200 - $269800 annually, along with comprehensive benefits. TikTok is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse voices are celebrated.

Commerce - Country Moderation Lead

Company: TikTok

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Machine Learning Engineer (Platform Governance), TikTok Global E-Commerce - 2025 Start (PhD)

Company: TikTok

Location: Singapore

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok is seeking a Ph.D. graduate in Computer Science or related field to join their team in Singapore. The role involves using advanced AI technology to combat risks and violations in TikTok's e-commerce platform, maintain platform security, and build a good e-commerce ecosystem. Responsibilities include mining, identifying, and predicting risks, building data models, and exploring cutting-edge technologies in machine learning. The ideal candidate should have solid coding skills, familiarity with deep learning/graph neural network/machine learning frameworks, and relevant industry experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at TikTok?
Work culture is fast‑paced, data‑driven, and collaborative. Employees report high impact, cross‑functional teamwork, and frequent performance reviews. The company offers flexible remote options in many markets, competitive equity, and a global team environment.
What types of positions are available at TikTok?
TikTok employs software engineers, data scientists, ML engineers, product managers, UI/UX designers, community moderators, policy analysts, marketing strategists, sales representatives, finance analysts, and operations specialists. Roles range from entry‑level to senior leadership and span engineering, product, business, and support departments.
How can I stand out as an applicant for TikTok?
Showcase a portfolio of algorithmic or recommendation‑engine projects, provide measurable impact metrics, prepare for technical interview questions on data structures, distributed systems, and A/B testing, and demonstrate creativity through side projects or open‑source contributions. Highlight cross‑functional collaboration, ownership, and adaptability in your résumé and during interviews.

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