Backend
Backend Engineer - TikTok LIVE Revenue (Sydney)
Location
:
Sydney
Employment Type
:
Regular
Job Code
:
A203739
Responsibilities
About TikTok Live Revenue Engineering Team:
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 passionate and talented engineers to join us to build up and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming at TikTok. We will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features, and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for live streamers and viewers.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to establish a foundation for iterative development and scalability of early products.
- Develop robust and efficient technology solutions designed to serve billion users.
- Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and organisational culture.
- Research and integrate cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into product development.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, highly available, distributed, and mission-critical systems.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
- Knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks such as MySQL, Redis, and Kafka.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Effective communication skills and ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record of contributing to engineering strategy and processes.
- Demonstrated self-motivation, positivity, and a continuous learning mindset.
Job Information
About 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.
