Backend Software Engineer (Transaction), TikTok - Singapore
Summary
Build and optimize TikTok’s real-time, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming and payment systems, using Go, Python, Java, or C++.
Why Join Us
TikTok 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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Responsibilities
With the enormous growth of live streaming in recent years, our mission is to inspire real-time interactions and help live streamers connect to people from all corners of the globe.
We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming in TikTok. You will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for all live streamers and audience alike.
Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to continuously improve TikTok Wallet and payment system to create a stable, agile and robust in-app wallet system
Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance and reliability of the product.
Develop large-scale software systems that powers TikTok app.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major.
- Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.
- Have good team communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the payment or financial domain is a plus