Backend Tech Lead, Content E-Commerce

TikTok
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)Skills: ["Business understanding","Technical learning","Knowledge transfer","Responsibility","Communication","Teamwork"]

Lead backend engineering for a global content e-commerce platform, driving a shift to AI-native (“vibe coding”) development across the full lifecycle. Own and optimize the platform’s core architecture for availability, scalability, maintainability, stability, security, and global adaptability. Guide technical priorities from inception to deployment, build forward-looking technical plans, and partner with Infra, SRE, and QA while researching new technologies and mentoring the engineering team.

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TikTok
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1 month ago

Backend Tech Lead, Content E-Commerce

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Job Summary

Lead backend engineering for a global content e-commerce platform, driving a shift to AI-native (“vibe coding”) development across the full lifecycle. Own and optimize the platform’s core architecture for availability, scalability, maintainability, stability, security, and global adaptability. Guide technical priorities from inception to deployment, build forward-looking technical plans, and partner with Infra, SRE, and QA while researching new technologies and mentoring the engineering team.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead transformation toward AI-native engineering practices (“vibe coding”) by integrating AI across the software lifecycle to improve productivity and software quality.
  • •Refine and optimize the Content E-commerce platform architecture to ensure high availability, scalability, maintainability, stability, security, and global adaptability.
  • •Oversee project priorities and drive technical initiatives from inception through full-scale deployment.
  • •Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical plan that anticipates future challenges and delivers business impact.
  • •Collaborate with Infra, SRE, and QA; research and apply new technologies; lead and mentor the engineering team including hiring, training, and career progression.

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years tech-leading a software engineering team.
  • •5+ years of large-scale backend system development experience.
  • •Strong business understanding and ability to learn and transfer technical knowledge.
  • •Strong sense of responsibility.
  • •Good communication and teamwork skills.
Skills:Business understandingTechnical learningKnowledge transferResponsibilityCommunicationTeamwork
Tech Stack:AI-native engineeringAI pair programmingIntelligent test generationAutomated code reviewSystem diagnosticsEngineering knowledge copilots

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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