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.

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Backend Engineer, TikTok Recommendation Architecture

Company: TikTok

Location: Singapore

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok is seeking applicants with the right to work in Singapore, offering a chance to join a global team dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy through short-form mobile video. The Recommendation Architecture Team, responsible for optimizing the platform's recommendation system, is looking for candidates with a background in Computer Science or related fields. Key responsibilities include building high-performance online services, efficient data pipelines, and globalized large-scale recommendation systems. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, aiming to create an environment that reflects the communities it serves.

Backend Engineer - Intelligent Video Creation

Company: TikTok

Location: Singapore

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is expanding its engineering team in Singapore. The company values humility, intelligence, compassion, and creativity in its employees. The Video Creation Team, responsible for empowering users to create videos with viral props and effects, seeks proficient coders with experience in backend architecture. TikTok is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, celebrating diverse voices, and inspiring creativity and joy.

TikTok LIVE - Product Manager - Transaction Experience

Company: TikTok

Location: Singapore

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a product strategist for its Livestream Team. The role involves defining product strategy and roadmap for transaction flow in the LIVE scenario, enhancing user experience, and improving user paying willingness. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree or above, excellent academic performance, and business result-driven approach. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and cross-functional collaboration abilities are required. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy through its platform.

Senior Software Engineer - TikTok Mobile Reliability, Android

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a mobile reliability engineer. The role involves improving application development lifecycle, managing production disaster recovery, and developing automation tools. The company values curiosity, problem-solving, and openness, promoting a blame-free environment. Qualifications include Android development experience, coding proficiency in Java, Kotlin, C, C++, or Python, and expertise in large-scale Android application design. TikTok offers a competitive salary range of $187,040 - $280,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

iOS Software Engineer - Global Live (Fundamental Business)

Company: TikTok

Location: Singapore

Posted Jan 24, 2025

TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking passionate mobile software engineers. The company emphasizes creativity, innovation, and growth, with a focus on delivering an engaging live streaming experience. Responsibilities include designing new-user features, collaborating with design and product teams, optimizing iOS applications, and working closely with product managers and data analysts. Qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, 5 years of iOS development experience, proficiency in Objective-C/Swift, and strong team communication skills.

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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