Tech Expert/Backend Engineer - Global Live (LLM)
Summary
Backend/architecture expert on TikTok's Live Architecture team, designing and building systems that apply LLM technology (e.g. LLM, RAG) to TikTok Live at global scale. Day-to-day involves staying current with cutting-edge AI, developing architectural solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally, using languages like Golang, Python, Java, Rust, or C++ with components such as Redis, Kafka, and K
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Expert to join our TikTok Live Architecture team. TikTok Live is a world‑wide leader in live streaming, which occupies more than 50% of the market share. In the LLM team, you have the chance to understand the most advanced LLM models, and design architecture to apply LLM in the world's largest businesses. You're the person who is at the forefront of the world.
Responsibilities
- Keep in touch with the most cutting‑edge AI technologies, e.g. LLM, RAG, etc.
- Get familiar with TikTok Live business, and drive innovation.
- Design and develop advanced architectural solutions for applying LLM technology in business contexts.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve business goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (at least 2 years) in software engineering, architecture design, or a related role.
- Have complex system design or architecture building experience, and interest in LLM technology.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python, Java, Rust, or C++.
- Experience with common tech components, e.g. Redis, Kafka, RDS, RPC, K8S, etc.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualification
- Having an understanding of machine learning concepts, big data processing, or search systems is better.