TikTok logo

Tech Lead, Data Engine

TikTok

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.

Team Introduction

The Data Engine team horizontally supports various core business lines within TikTok, as well as external enterprise customers through Volcano Engine. It focuses on solving big data architecture challenges for a 10EB level data set to create an industry-leading big data infrastructure. In addition, the team provides cloud-native real-time data lake and data warehouse services to business customers through its LAS (LakeHouse Analytics Service) product.

Responsibilities

  • Build the industry-leading 10 EB-level big data platform that supports core products and businesses
  • Optimize and enhance big data system kernels, Spark SQL, Presto, Flink, Hive, HUDI etc.
  • Build the long-term competitive advantage of the data engine

Qualifications

  • Familiar with principles and source code of one or more mainstream big data systems such as Spark, Presto, Flink hive and HUDI
  • Familiar with data lake technologies including Iceberg, HUDI and DeltaLake
  • Ability to diagnose failures and optimize performance in large-scale systems
  • Committers in major database projects (Spark, Flink, HUDI, Iceberg, Presto, StarRocks, Kafka, Calcite, etc) preferred
  • Experience in leading large-scale engine projects is a plus

Benefits
Extracted with AI

  • Medical insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)

Similar jobs

Last update: 23 minutes ago

TikTok logo
TikTok

Senior Backend Engineer, Risk Systems

Join TikTok as a Senior Backend Engineer in Risk Systems, focusing on security and authenticity. Work on cutting-edge solutions in San Jose, CA.

Personio logo
Personio

Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

Join Personio as a Staff Software Engineer in Berlin to build scalable data platforms using Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS. Drive innovation and excellence.

Tikab logo
Tikab

Fullstack Developer with JavaScript, Python, and React

Join Tikab as a Fullstack Developer in Gothenburg, Sweden. Work with JavaScript, Python, and React in a hybrid environment.

doctari group logo
doctari group

Technical Lead - SuperApp (Typescript React Node.js)

Join us as a Technical Lead to build a next-gen healthcare platform using TypeScript, React, and AWS. Lead a team in a hybrid work environment.

Computer Futures logo
Computer Futures

Cloud Data Engineer

Seeking a Cloud Data Engineer with expertise in AWS, Python, and CI/CD for a hybrid role in Hannover. Join our dynamic team!

Aiven logo
Aiven

Staff Software Engineer

Join Aiven as a Staff Software Engineer to develop cloud operations platforms using open-source technologies. Hybrid work in Berlin.

Telusio logo
Telusio

Software Engineer - Data (Climate Tech)

Join Telusio as a Software Engineer in Munich to develop data solutions for climate tech using Node.JS, React, and Python.

Braintrust logo
Braintrust

iOS Developer

Join Tezza as an iOS Developer to enhance our app with Swift and SwiftUI, working remotely in a creative team.

Tactile Games logo
Tactile Games

Senior Backend Engineer, LiveOps

Join Tactile Games as a Senior Backend Engineer in Copenhagen, working on LiveOps with Node.js, TypeScript, and React.js.

Tricentis logo
Tricentis

Full Stack Engineer – React, Typescript, JavaScript (Frontend focus)

Join Tricentis as a Full Stack Engineer focusing on React and TypeScript in Prague. Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovate in software testing.

Aiven logo
Aiven

Senior Software Engineer - Python, Apache Kafka

Join Aiven as a Senior Software Engineer in Berlin, focusing on Python and Apache Kafka in a hybrid work environment.

Labelbox logo
Labelbox

Full-Stack Engineer with Angular and React.js

Join Labelbox as a Full-Stack Engineer to develop scalable systems using Angular, React.js, and GraphQL. Work remotely in a dynamic AI-driven environment.

BeFrank logo
BeFrank

Data Engineer with Azure and PySpark

Join BeFrank as a Data Engineer to build and enhance our data platform using Azure and PySpark. Hybrid work in Amsterdam.

Climatiq logo
Climatiq

Senior Full Stack Engineer - Climate Tech - Rust & TypeScript

Join Climatiq as a Senior Full Stack Engineer to develop climate tech solutions using Rust and TypeScript. Remote work available.

Delivery Hero logo
Delivery Hero

Software Engineer (JavaScript/React) - Display Ads (AdTech)

Join Delivery Hero as a Software Engineer (JavaScript/React) in Berlin to develop cutting-edge AdTech solutions for the local delivery market.

Telenet logo
Telenet

Software Engineer with Design Affinity

Join Telenet as a Software Engineer with design skills to develop innovative campaigns using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Bloom logo
Bloom

Senior FullStack Developer (React, Node.js, TypeScript)

Join Bloom as a Senior FullStack Developer to enhance our platform using React, Node.js, and TypeScript in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Elastic logo
Elastic

Software Engineer II - Developer Experience

Join Elastic as a Software Engineer II in Developer Experience, focusing on test frameworks for Kibana. Remote work, competitive benefits.

TikTok logo
TikTok

Frontend Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform

Join TikTok as a Frontend Software Engineer in New York. Work on infrastructure platforms with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and more.

Bitmovin logo
Bitmovin

Staff C++ Software Engineer

Join Bitmovin as a Staff C++ Engineer to lead video streaming tech innovations. Work with C++, Docker, Kubernetes in a hybrid role.

Nubank logo
Nubank

Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform

Join Nubank as a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain core data infrastructure, ensuring reliable and scalable data flow.

Tiqets logo
Tiqets

Senior Backend Developer

Join Tiqets as a Senior Backend Developer in Amsterdam. Work with AWS, Python, and SQL in a hybrid environment.

Haufe Akademie logo
Haufe Akademie

Software Engineer AWS & TypeScript

Join Haufe Akademie as a Software Engineer specializing in AWS & TypeScript to develop innovative cloud solutions in Freiburg.

Basic-Fit logo
Basic-Fit

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Join Basic-Fit as a Senior Full-Stack Developer in Tilburg. Work with React, Node.js, and more to enhance fitness experiences across Europe.