Software Engineer, TikTok LIVE - Foundation - Governance

TikTok
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Curiosity","Collaboration","System design","Analytical thinking"]

Build and scale backend systems for the TikTok LIVE Foundation Governance team, working with product managers, data scientists, and Trust & Safety to power human- and machine-based moderation. You’ll improve system design for reliability, performance, and extensibility, and help deliver end-to-end solutions including penalty center and permission governance tools. The role emphasizes data-driven iteration and continuous learning while partnering across global teams.

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Software Engineer, TikTok LIVE - Foundation - Governance

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Job Summary

Build and scale backend systems for the TikTok LIVE Foundation Governance team, working with product managers, data scientists, and Trust & Safety to power human- and machine-based moderation. You’ll improve system design for reliability, performance, and extensibility, and help deliver end-to-end solutions including penalty center and permission governance tools. The role emphasizes data-driven iteration and continuous learning while partnering across global teams.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Work closely with product managers, data scientists, UI designers, and engineers to iterate on data-driven product ideas.
  • •Improve system design and architecture for reliability, performance, and extensibility.
  • •Understand TikTok products and help build end-to-end solutions.
  • •Contribute to moderation and governance tooling, including penalty center and permission governance.
  • •Grow by taking on challenges and helping the team advance using your expertise and perspectives.

Key Requirements

  • •Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms and proficiency in at least one coding language (Go, Java, Python, or C++).
  • •Good grasp of software engineering for building scalable, extensible systems.
  • •Preferred: BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related major.
  • •Preferred: industry experience in a software development environment.
  • •Preferred: understanding of concurrency, database, and message queue; experience in content moderation systems.
Experience:Content moderationSoftware development
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science or related major
Skills:Problem-solvingCuriosityCollaborationSystem designAnalytical thinking
Tech Stack:GoJavaPythonC++DatabasesMessage queueConcurrency

Company Brief

TikTok
Short-form video platform that lets users create, share, and discover entertainment content through algorithmic recommendations. It also offers advertising and creator tools for brands, influencers, and businesses.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2016
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