Responsibilities
As a grand direction that requires cross-team collaboration, Globalization Architecture currently needs to focus on exploring and resolving issues such as the rational layout of TikTok's global data centers, the online and offline architecture based on this layout and global traffic distribution, the top-level design of Globalization Architecture and its guiding principles for Infra components / Mid-Platform / business architecture, as well as what key technologies need to be output to promote architecture upgrades and build best practices for TikTok's global business. To achieve these goals more efficiently, we focus on the multi-data center architecture and some key technical areas in online architecture, and each team collaborates closely around Globalization Architecture. The team is mainly responsible for the data storage system and is committed to providing better R&D processes, services, and scenario-based solutions in the data storage field for Globalization scenarios, such as building TikTok's global data synchronization hosting capabilities to ensure that the data synchronization architecture remains simple and stable against the backdrop of the increasing number of data center infrastructure. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at 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 resume. 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 as early as possible. Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment. Responsibilities: - Work on the architecture design, core development, and operation and maintenance of TikTok's global database management platform, supporting the intelligent management of database resources across multiple Data center infrastructure. - Responsible for coordinating with each database business team, defining control protocols and data interaction interfaces. - Analyze and solve problems to meet the requirements of business in aspects such as multi-data center adjustment, availability, stability, compliance, and security. - Deeply understand the requirements of business scenarios, provide the most suitable auxiliary tools for different business scenarios in a targeted manner, and improve the usability, stability, and operation and maintenance capabilities of the TikTok business database.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in computer science, software engineering, communication or related fields, familiar with common data structures and algorithms. - Proficient in one or more programming languages (such as Java, Golang, Python, etc.), with good coding habits and code style. - Proficiently master one or more databases and message middleware, and understand their basic implementation principles and application scenarios; - Has good business understanding and abstraction abilities, and is good at analyzing and solving problems. - Good teamwork and communication skills, positive and optimistic attitude, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation. Preferred Qualifications: - Has experience in developing database kernels (such as storage engines, query optimization) and distributed database platforms / Middleware, and is familiar with resource scheduling, data synchronization, and disaster recovery architecture design for multi-Data center infrastructure. - Has extensive experience in Data center infrastructure architecture governance, has led capacity planning and cross-regional traffic management, and can produce technical specifications and Globalization Best demonstrated 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
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
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