Frontend Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform

Join TikTok as a Frontend Software Engineer

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. We are looking for a talented Frontend Software Engineer to join our Infrastructure Platform team in New York, United States.

Why Join Us

At TikTok, creation is at the core of our purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive, and this is doubly true for the teams that make TikTok possible. We inspire creativity and bring joy, a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow as one team.

About the Role

Our Infrastructure Engineering team builds and operates hyper-scale datacenters, manages the life cycle of server fleets, allocates cloud resources, and provides infrastructure services including widely distributed Content Distribution Networks (CDNs). The Platforms team builds and leverages various platforms to manage and interact with our infrastructures and services. To support fast growth and improve operation efficiency, these platforms need to be feature-rich, easy to use, scalable, agile, and compliant with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms, systems, and services for internal and external teams to interact with large-scale production systems.
• Develop tools and platforms to improve engineering productivity.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Innovate and iterate by bringing new ideas and technologies into our platform.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with the latest web standards, including HTML, CSS, and DOM.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and familiarity with one or more front-end frameworks such as AngularJS, React, or VueJS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to Java, C/C++, Python, or Go.
• 2 years of experience in frontend development.
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
• Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience.
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment).

Benefits

TikTok offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to convey company culture and values, create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and support our employees to give their best in both work and life. Benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), dental, vision, and more.

Join us at TikTok and be part of a team that 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. We are passionate about celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.