Jobs at TikTok

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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.

Backend Software Engineer (Risk Control) - Global E-commerce (Governance Platform)

Company: TikTok

Location: Singapore

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a Tech Lead Manager for its Global e-commerce team. The role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems for fraud detection and prevention, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying updated with emerging technologies. The company values creativity, innovation, and inclusivity, aiming to inspire joy and bring people together. Qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or related field, 2+ years of software development experience, and proficiency in languages like Golang, Python, or Java.

Site Reliability Engineer - Video Platform - USDS (MTV)

Company: TikTok

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S., focusing on data protection and content assurance. The Video Platform team within USDS seeks an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to enhance TikTok's video system. The role involves ensuring software reliability, problem-solving, and handling big events. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of SRE or DevOps experience, programming skills in languages like C, C++, Java, Python, C#, or Go, and knowledge of networking, operating systems, databases, and container technology.

Research Scientist - Multimodality, TikTok Monetization GenAI

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a top researcher or scientist engineer to join their Generative AI team. The role involves leading research in multimodality generative model architectures, implementing and evaluating novel machine learning algorithms, and collaborating with applied machine learning teams. The company is committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits. The base salary range is $145000 - $250000 annually, with additional bonuses and stock units possible. TikTok values inclusivity and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other protected characteristics.

Model Operation Project Manager - Trust & Safety - San Jose

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a Project Manager for its Trust & Safety team. The role involves managing end-to-end operations of data service projects, ensuring high quality and efficiency, and collaborating with global teams. The company emphasizes creativity, innovation, and a safe environment for users. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in the AI and social media sectors.

Sourcer - Technical - Seed - Seattle or San Jose (Third Party Contractor)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a sourcing specialist. The role involves managing the sourcing strategy for key technical talent, collaborating with recruiters, and supporting hiring projects. TikTok values creativity, innovation, and diversity, offering a fast-paced work environment with competitive compensation and benefits. The company is committed to inclusivity and providing reasonable accommodations.

Product Marketing Manager Lead - TikTok Shop - Seattle

Company: TikTok

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a product marketing leader for its US team. The role involves leading a team to promote TikTok Shop products, developing go-to-market strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate should have B2B marketing expertise, strong writing skills, and a proven track record in product launches. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid parental leave.

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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