Jobs at TikTok
13,498 open positions
TikTok, the global short‑form video platform, launched in 2016 and grew to over 1.5 billion monthly active users. It powers machine‑learning‑driven recommendation engines, real‑time video editing tools, and a developer ecosystem that fuels content discovery. The company is known for pioneering viral trend engines, advanced computer‑vision algorithms, and a culture that blends data science with creative production.
TikTok hires across engineering, product, data science, design, content moderation, marketing, and legal roles. Engineers work on scalable infrastructure, recommendation systems, and AI pipelines. Product managers define feature roadmaps for the mobile app and creator tools. Data scientists analyze user behavior, build predictive models, and support monetization strategies. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, cross‑functional collaboration, and a fast‑paced environment that rewards experimentation.
Job Transparency’s TikTok listings provide clear salary ranges sourced from employee reports and recruiter data, along with sentiment scores from real reviews. By seeing pay bands, benefits, and employee satisfaction side by side, applicants can benchmark offers, negotiate confidently, and decide if TikTok’s culture aligns with their career goals.
Senior Software Engineer- Stability & Observability
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a software engineer to join their Privacy Aware Architecture team. The role involves architecting, designing, and implementing scalable microservices architectures, developing CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with DevOps and SRE teams, and implementing robust monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Computer Science, at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, and expertise in distributed systems, cloud computing, or data intensive real-time services. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, paid parental leave, and more.
Business Intelligence Data Analyst - Global Monetization Product & Tech
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a data science professional for its Monetization Products team. The role involves driving the iteration of TikTok Ads Datahub, improving data products, and creating best-in-class metrics. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of proficiency in data manipulation, experience in building dashboards, and a deep understanding of the digital advertisement industry. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and paid parental leave.
Software Engineer, SMB
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking software engineers for its SMB engineering team. The team is responsible for developing software to empower small and medium businesses, focusing on scalable platforms, seamless products, and comprehensive solutions. TikTok values creativity, innovation, and diversity, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy globally. The role involves designing and implementing SMB product or platform features, understanding and working on SMB architecture, and collaborating cross-functionally. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in computer science, 3+ years of software engineering experience, strong computer science fundamentals, and proficiency in large scale distributed systems. Preferred qualifications include experience in advertising, e-commerce, video industries, recommendation engines, machine learning, data analysis, and domain-driven design.
Senior Software Engineer(Multimedia) - Live streaming Infrastructure
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer for its Live CDN team. The role involves developing and maintaining the Live CDN platform, optimizing core performance of live streaming transmission, and enhancing the live streaming gateway. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, proficiency in at least one programming language, and experience with CDN, Multimedia, Live Streaming, and WebRTC. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, paid parental leave, and more.
TikTok Shop - Senior Associate/Analyst - Strategy & Operations
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a resource planning & analytics associate for its commerce team. The role involves strategic planning, data-driven recommendations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of strategic and analytical experience, strong analytical skills, and experience in the commerce industry. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.
Backend Software Engineer - Data-E-Commerce Intelligent Customer Service
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking an AI customer service engineer. The role involves developing AI customer service within the TikTok e-commerce ecosystem, improving user consumption experience, and enhancing merchant service quality and revenue. Responsibilities include participating in the development of multi-round dialogue, FAQ, and prompt engineering. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 2+ years of experience with Linux systems and development in JavaScript, Python, Go, C++, or related languages. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and collaboration skills are required. Preferred qualifications include experience with deep learning frameworks and large language models. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, paid parental leave, and more.
Lead Product Designer, Design Systems
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, invites applications for a TikTok UED Monetization Product role. The successful candidate will lead the development of design systems, create high-fidelity UI/UX specs, and contribute to other platform areas. TikTok values inclusivity, celebrating diverse voices and providing a range of benefits. The base salary for this position is $137,244 - $318,960 annually.
Backend Software Engineer, Recommendation - Data Infrastructure (Data Lake)
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a skilled professional to join their Recommendation - Data Infrastructure Team. The role involves designing and implementing a storage solution for offline data in TikTok's recommendation system, which serves over a billion users. Key responsibilities include creating a scalable, stable, and high-performance storage system, troubleshooting production systems, and building industry-leading distributed systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields with 1+ years of experience in building scalable systems. Proficiency in big data processing systems like Spark/Flink, understanding of data lake technologies, and knowledge of HDFS principles are required. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy to its global community.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Signal
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, invites applications for a data-driven role in its Ads Identity and Attribution team. The role involves developing machine learning algorithms for signal matching systems, optimizing ranking algorithms, and collaborating with product teams. TikTok values inclusivity, diversity, and employee growth, offering competitive compensation and benefits. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Signal
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, invites applications for a data-driven role in its Ads Identity and Attribution team. The role involves developing machine learning algorithms for signal matching systems, optimizing ranking algorithms, and collaborating with product teams. TikTok values inclusivity, diversity, and employee growth, offering competitive compensation and benefits. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Search Ads
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile videos, is seeking a skilled professional to join its Search Ads team. The role involves developing and optimizing a large-scale Ads system, working on NLP, ranking systems, and machine learning algorithms. The ideal candidate should have a background in computer science, relevant industry experience, and a passion for tackling complex problems. TikTok offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Engineering Manager, Global E-Commerce Commercial Platform
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Dec 19, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a tech team leader for its Global E-Commerce division in the US. The role involves managing the team, driving improvements in engineering, collaborating with product and data teams, and defining the long-term technical roadmap. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of team management and large-scale backend system development experience, and a deep understanding of data security and scalable systems. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and paid parental leave.