Responsibilities

　　TikTok 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, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

　　Why Join Us

　　Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

　　Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

　　To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

　　At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

　　Join us.

　　About Creation Platform team

　　TikTok Creation Platform team is responsible for handling videos and photos uploaded by more than 1 billion TikTok users. The creation platform orchestrates processes and operations around the media including transcoding and moderation, supports new TikTok features like TikTok Now / Photo Mode / long video and AIGC, and ultimately drives the evolution of both TikTok infrastructures and app to bring more joy to TikTok users.

　　Responsibilities

　　- Handle and guide systems designs within the scope of the broader area, write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems, and directly support cross-functional teams like PM

　　- Review code developed by other engineers and oversee the execution process of the team, provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, reliability and efficiency) are being applied

　　- Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams

　　- Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching

　　- Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s). Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs

　　Qualifications

　　- BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major, with 5+ years working experience.

　　- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing strategic projects, with 1.5+ years of experience in people management, supervision/team leadership role.

　　- Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications or good understanding of business

　　- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.

　　- Have good team communication and collaboration skills.

　　- Responsible, self-motivated, and have a growth mindset.

　　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.

　　TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at gprd.accommodations@tiktok.com.

　　Job Information

　　[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

　　The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 annually.

　　Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

　　Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

　　We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

　　Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

　　We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.