Graduate Backend Software Engineer, TikTok LIVE

• Application open date Apply by 31 Dec 2025

ResponsibilitiesTikTok LIVE Foundation

TikTok LIVE Foundation team supports the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, which aims 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.

TikTok LIVE Revenue

TikTok Live revenue engineering team is responsible for building the cutting-edge revenue ecosystem which includes gifting and other revenue features that are innovative, secure and intuitive for our users. As an important member of the engineering team, you will build solutions that affect millions of users and live streamers.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.

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.

QualificationsMinimum 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 experience 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.

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Job InformationAbout TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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.

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

Work light flag Australia Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate

Study field

Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

• Experience requirement No experience required

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