Tik Tok
Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Data Platform) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)
Tik Tok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Responsibilities
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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join UsCreation 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 the Team:The Multimedia Data Platform team is responsible for optimizing app experience related to performance for TikTok users by providing data support. Working in collaboration with various teams throughout TikTok, the data platform team focuses on the creation and consumption of video content to provide comprehensive optimization solutions. This includes end-to-end optimization solutions such as client, video shooting, uploading, video playback, video delivery and player, etc.
Our Multimedia data platform team work closely with our product managers and data analysts by building state of the art streaming and batch data processing solution. The entire data pipeline is not only supporting the core business at TikTok -- short video, but also horizontal business across TikTok. In this role, you will see a direct link between your work, and the company's business success. You will have opportunities to deal with Petabyte-level data warehouse. Some of the world's most challenging technical and business problems are waiting for you to solve.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. 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.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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.
Online AssessmentCandidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.
Responsibilities- Apply broad knowledge of technology options, technology platforms, design techniques and approaches across the Data Engineering ecosystem to build systems that meet quality needs.- Build systems and datasets using software engineering best practices, data management fundamentals, data storage principles, recent advances in distributed systems, and operational and engineering excellence best practices.- Analyze systems, define transformation requirements, design suitable data models and document the design/specifications.- Demonstrate passion for quality and productivity by using efficient development techniques, standards and guidelines.- Drive the design, to build, execute, and maintain automated tests and/or manage deep data profiling runs to ensure data products and pipelines meet expectations- Partner with analysts, engineers, subject matter experts, and product managers to apply TikTok Multimedia analytical and quality methods to satisfy client needs.- Participate in the growth of the Data Quality Excellence practice by sharing knowledge and lessons learned, continually improving best practices, and contributing to methods that will systematically advance workforce capabilities- Effectively communicate through technical documentation, commented code, and interactions with stakeholders and adjacent teams- Contribute to building a vibrant workplace, where teams can thrive, and model the organization's positive, supportive culture of respect and excellence
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications- BS/BA in Technical Field, Computer Science or Mathematics.- Experience in the data warehouse space.- Experience in custom ETL design, implementation and maintenance.- Experience working with big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Clickhouse, etc.) .
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling.- Experience in writing SQL statements.- Proficient in one of Programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, C++)- Communication skills, including the ability to identify and communicate data driven insights.- Ability in managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients.
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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join UsCreation 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 the Team:The Multimedia Data Platform team is responsible for optimizing app experience related to performance for TikTok users by providing data support. Working in collaboration with various teams throughout TikTok, the data platform team focuses on the creation and consumption of video content to provide comprehensive optimization solutions. This includes end-to-end optimization solutions such as client, video shooting, uploading, video playback, video delivery and player, etc.
Our Multimedia data platform team work closely with our product managers and data analysts by building state of the art streaming and batch data processing solution. The entire data pipeline is not only supporting the core business at TikTok -- short video, but also horizontal business across TikTok. In this role, you will see a direct link between your work, and the company's business success. You will have opportunities to deal with Petabyte-level data warehouse. Some of the world's most challenging technical and business problems are waiting for you to solve.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. 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.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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.
Online AssessmentCandidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.
Responsibilities- Apply broad knowledge of technology options, technology platforms, design techniques and approaches across the Data Engineering ecosystem to build systems that meet quality needs.- Build systems and datasets using software engineering best practices, data management fundamentals, data storage principles, recent advances in distributed systems, and operational and engineering excellence best practices.- Analyze systems, define transformation requirements, design suitable data models and document the design/specifications.- Demonstrate passion for quality and productivity by using efficient development techniques, standards and guidelines.- Drive the design, to build, execute, and maintain automated tests and/or manage deep data profiling runs to ensure data products and pipelines meet expectations- Partner with analysts, engineers, subject matter experts, and product managers to apply TikTok Multimedia analytical and quality methods to satisfy client needs.- Participate in the growth of the Data Quality Excellence practice by sharing knowledge and lessons learned, continually improving best practices, and contributing to methods that will systematically advance workforce capabilities- Effectively communicate through technical documentation, commented code, and interactions with stakeholders and adjacent teams- Contribute to building a vibrant workplace, where teams can thrive, and model the organization's positive, supportive culture of respect and excellence
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications- BS/BA in Technical Field, Computer Science or Mathematics.- Experience in the data warehouse space.- Experience in custom ETL design, implementation and maintenance.- Experience working with big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Clickhouse, etc.) .
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling.- Experience in writing SQL statements.- Proficient in one of Programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, C++)- Communication skills, including the ability to identify and communicate data driven insights.- Ability in managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients.
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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2