Jobs at TikTok
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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Senior Backend Software Engineer - Data-E-Commerce Risk Control
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking an E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) professional. The role involves protecting TikTok e-commerce users, ensuring the platform's safety and trustworthiness, and building advanced risk control solutions. Responsibilities include designing a robust service framework for risk detection models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and defining risk control measurements. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, 3+ years of experience in building and maintaining distributed services, and proficiency in Java, C++, Python, or similar languages. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (eCommerce Recommendation) - 2025 Start (BS/MA)
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, invites applications for its E-commerce Recommendation Team. The team is responsible for developing and scaling recommendation systems to enhance the shopping experience for TikTok users. The role is ideal for recent graduates in Computer Science or related fields, with experience in machine learning, deep learning, and programming. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and paid parental leave.
Technical Operations Engineer, Video Arch
Company: TikTok
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Software Engineer, TikTok Business Integrity
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking mid-senior level Software Engineers. The company values creativity, innovation, and growth, with a focus on building highly scalable systems for ad fraud detection, risk control, and ads integrity. The role involves collaborating with global teams, contributing to a rapidly growing organization, and managing project priorities. Qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or related field, strong programming skills, and experience with modern software tech stack. Preferred qualifications include experience with Go, C/C++, Python, and knowledge in ad fraud detection, risk control, or machine learning.
Senior Data Engineer, TikTok Multimedia
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a Data Engineer with extensive experience in data warehouse, big data technologies, and schema design. The role involves building state-of-the-art streaming and batch data processing solutions, working closely with product managers and data analysts. The successful candidate will have opportunities to handle Petabyte-level data warehouses and solve complex technical and business problems. TikTok values an inclusive environment, celebrating diverse voices and promoting a culture of respect and excellence. The compensation package includes a base salary ranging from $194,000 to $355,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendation, E-Commerce Alliance
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a machine learning expert to build and design large-scale algorithms. The role involves modeling creator interests to improve conversion efficiency, optimizing commodity relationship mining, and analyzing creator-merchant behavior. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of industry experience, proficiency in Python and C++, and familiarity with common machine learning algorithms. TikTok values inclusivity, committing to an environment that celebrates diverse voices and offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - TikTok Server Arch (Singapore)
Company: TikTok
Location: Singapore
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Backend Software Engineer (DevOps Platform), Engineering Productivity
Company: TikTok
Location: Singapore
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok is seeking a candidate for a role in the Engineering Productivity team, specifically the Business Infrastructure DevOps team. The role involves building advanced R&D tools, managing complex challenges, and collaborating with product managers. Qualifications include a degree in computer science or related fields, proficiency in Golang, Linux commands, English communication skills, experience with public cloud PaaS products, familiarity with Mysql or relational databases, and strong problem-solving abilities. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy to its users.
Computer Vision Research Scientist - 2024 Start
Company: TikTok
Location: Singapore
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Search Engine, E-Commerce Alliance
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a machine learning expert to optimize e-commerce search engines. The role involves designing large-scale algorithms for ranking, query analysis, and correlation calculation, with a focus on improving relevance, click-through rates, and conversion rates. The ideal candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language, have experience in algorithm development, and be familiar with deep learning frameworks. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.