Software Engineer Graduate (Quality and Efficiency Technology) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Our team focuses on the quality assurance of the whole ads-system, including AD manager, delivery system, review system, business integrity, conversion measurement and etc. We aim to improve the usability, reliability, stability of the whole system and user experience through project testing, automation testing, CI/CD system construction, test tool construction and etc. We are looking for people who have good business sense and testing/CICD/automation experience to join our team. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. 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 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resumes. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: 1. Take ownership of product quality assurance for the global monetization platform product; define and implement test strategies, plans, and methodologies; 2. Actively participate in system architecture design and planning, and help establish a robust quality assurance framework; 3. Work closely with engineering teams to gain a deep understanding of business logic; participate in architecture and code reviews to drive testability, observability, and overall system stability; 4. Contribute to the design and development of internal tools, automation frameworks, and testing platforms to improve engineering efficiency and quality at scale; 5. Participate in the development of performance testing tools and infrastructure related to system reliability and quality.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field; 2. Strong programming and development skills, with familiarity in backend and/or frontend development; full-stack experience is a strong plus; 3. Solid understanding and hands-on experience with at least one backend language such as Python, Java, or Go; experience with system architecture design and common middleware such as Redis, RocketMQ, Kafka, etc.; 4. Familiarity with server-side testing techniques, including performance/stress testing, API/interface validation, monitoring setup, and data quality verification; 5. Demonstrated ability to define and solve complex technical problems; strong sense of quality ownership and project execution; 6. Excellent communication and collaboration skills; sound system design thinking and clean coding practices.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118657 - $187200 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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.

TikTok Accommodation

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