Android Software Engineer, PGC - User and Creator Product Job at Tik Tok in San

ResponsibilitiesTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.Why Join UsCreation 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.The TikTok Eng - PGC Team strives to enrich the TikTok experience by delivering a variety of user and creator-facing products. Our mission is to push the boundaries of the UGC video platform by integrating professional video content and cultivating a more informative community. Key areas in this domain include both user-facing and creator-facing features. For user-facing features, examples include long video playback capabilities, playlists, and fullscreen mode. On the creator-facing side, we offer a dedicated app called TikTok Studio, a comprehensive tool for creators to find inspiration, create, and manage their videos.Responsibilities• Collaborate with product, design, data science, and other engineering teams to define a world-class consumption and creation experience.• Build reusable software components with robust code and clear documentation, delivering high-quality work.• Analyze and optimize mobile applications for quality and performance.QualificationsMinimum Qualification:• Proficiency in at least one of these programming languages: Java, Kotlin• Solid knowledge of multi-threading, data structure, operating system and network. Solid understanding of Android UI technology principles, patterns, and best practices.• Ability to work in large and complex code bases.• Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high quality work on a tight schedule.• An effective communicator with excellent collaborative skills, strong self motivation and great problem solving skills.• Willing to take up challenges and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Preferred Qualifications:• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors.• 2+ years of Android native development experience.• Experience of working in cross-regional teams.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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2