Graduate Backend Software Engineer, LIVE

11 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia TikTok Full time
Overview

Graduate Backend Software Engineer, TikTok LIVE (Sydney Start. TikTok LIVE Foundation and related teams support the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, aiming to help TikTok's small and medium-sized business (SMB) merchants and creators diversify their customer acquisition strategies and business operations through live streaming by enhancing product capabilities, providing creator services, and offering professional live streaming content for users.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, lead, and develop large-scale software systems that drive the TikTok app
  • Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users
  • Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance, and reliability of the product
  • Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture
  • Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++, PHP
  • Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good communication and team collaboration skills
  • Prior internship experience in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications is a plus
  • Passionate and experienced in challenging problem-solving techniques with related internet products
  • Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship, excellent communication and teamwork skills and high levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
Policies

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About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in multiple cities worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We strive to celebrate diverse voices and create an environment that reflects the communities we reach.

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Seniority level
  • Internship
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Entertainment Providers

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