Software Engineer, Enterprise Application - USDS

Responsibilities About TikTok U.S.Data Security TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more. Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us. About the Team Join our innovative and rapidly expanding US Tech Service team. We are looking for a talented Software Engineer, Enterprise Application, with a strong background in both Software Engineering (SWE) and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). This role is crucial in building, maintaining, and enhancing scalable and reliable enterprise applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, UI designers, and other engineers, to create data-driven solutions that power our global operations. This position is available in our Mountain View, CA, or Seattle, WA offices. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and improve system architecture to enhance service reliability, performance, and scalability, while ensuring the extensibility of our applications. • Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure the health and availability of our systems, using industry-standard tools and best practices. • Diagnose and resolve complex issues, working closely with vendors and external partners to meet application reliability and performance standards. • Automate deployment, change management, and validation processes to streamline operations and minimize disruptions. • Participate in on-call rotations to maintain high uptime and meet Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for critical enterprise applications. • Contribute your expertise and perspectives to help the team grow and tackle new challenges. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms, with proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Go, Java, Python, or C++. • Experience with Linux systems and TCP/IP networking. • Solid understanding of software engineering principles and system design for scalability and extensibility. • Curiosity for new technologies and a strong ability to analyze and solve complex problems. Preferred Qualifications • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. • Prod experience in either on-premises or cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Oracle Cloud). • Understanding of concurrency, databases, and message queues. • A collaborative and fast-learning team player who thrives on delivering results. TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.

Created: 2024-11-05