Senior Backend Engineer, Playback Strategy Platform

Company: TikTok
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. The Experience team is responsible for optimizing app experience related to performance for TikTok users. This team collaborates with all teams in the video creation and consumption ecosystem to provide end-to-end optimization solutions, including client, shooting, uploading, video playback, video delivery and player, etc.We are looking for seasoned backend engineers that have strong problem solving skills and algorithm understanding to build and manage high available, scalable, reliable systems. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with a globalized engineering and product teams in a high-impact and fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:- Design and develop high available, scalable and reliable systems to support over 1 billion global users;- Collaborate with product managers and algorithm engineers to define and develop critical features;- Drive cross-team communication to align design and implementation;- Contribute to the success of a rapidly growing and evolving organization with speediness and quality.QualificationsQualifications:- BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant majors;- 3+ years of software engineering experience in high traffic and scalable service;- Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Golang, Java, Python.- Proven system design ability;- Strong communication skills;- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way;- Experience in cloud environments like AWS/Azure will be a plus.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 believe individuals shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at USRC@tiktok.com RegularExperienced

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