Why Join Us
At TikTok, creation is at the core of our purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive, which is especially true for 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. Every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow as one team. At TikTok, we create together and grow together, driving impact for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Team Introduction
Our popular video products are all empowered by our cutting-edge cloud technologies. As a Tech Lead in the Live Streaming Backend team, you will tackle challenges of designing and developing large-scale distributed systems to support low latency and high-quality end-to-end live streaming experiences on a global scale. This role involves technical leadership and expertise in coding, algorithms, and large-scale system design.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of the global scale, multi-regional live streaming platform with high stability and resiliency.
- Design, implement, and operate critical and scalable services, including video delivery services, live scheduling services, and core persistence layers.
- Define and drive software engineering best practices using CI/CD, test automation, and more.
- Explore new opportunities and drive solutions to improve system scalability, resilience, and performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical background.
- Good programming experience with at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
- Strong experience in leading the design and development of large-scale distributed systems across multiple teams.
Preferred Qualification
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, and Memcache/Redis.
- Experience with CDN, video processing, and delivery technology is a bonus.
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. We are passionate about celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Medical insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
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