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TikTok

Senior Software Engineer(Backend), Multimedia Arch - Media Platform, Media Tooli

TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95123


Responsibilities

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

About the Team:

The Media Platform team is responsible for optimizing app experience related to performance for TikTok users. This team collaborates with all teams in the video creation and consumption ecosystem to provide end-to-end optimization solutions, including client, shooting, uploading, video playback, video delivery and player, etc.

We are looking for seasoned backend engineers that have strong problem solving skills and algorithm understanding to build and manage high available, scalable, reliable systems. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with a globalized engineering and product teams in a high-impact and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:Work with Product, Infrastructure Engineering, Data Engineering and Algorithm teams to solve problems that power large-scale global infrastructureIdentify security, privacy related issues in the world's most complicated end-to-end video platform and build toolings to resolve themDevelop reusable software and optimize for infrastructure operations as well as engineering developer efficiency

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experienceAnalytical and problem solving skillsExperience with software development practices such as source control, code reviews, unit testing, debugging and profiling4 years+ experience in coding & scripting languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Golang, PythonInterpersonal and communication experienceExperience working with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of video/audio technologies, video codecs, media containers and video streaming algorithms is a strong plusExperience in multimedia file analytic tooling or prototype developmentStrong programming skills in C, C++ and script languageExperience working on ambiguous problems and managing uncertainty

Job Information:

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $194000 - $355000 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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