TikTok
Backend Software Engineer Graduate (TikTok-PGC-Digital Content Center) - 2027 Start
San Jose, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Completing or recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
About the job
Develop backend services for TikTok’s global copyright protection platform, supporting complaint handling, content enforcement, appeals, and related workflows.
What you'll do
- Design and build backend services and event-driven pipelines for copyright protection workflows.
- Develop and maintain databases, RESTful APIs, and RPC interfaces for high-volume, multi-region systems.
- Monitor and optimize performance, resolve production issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Completing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go, Java, or C++.
- Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB, including index optimization and basic performance tuning.
- Understanding of RESTful API design; familiarity with Linux and basic Shell scripting.
Nice to have
- Understanding of microservices, distributed systems, message queues, and eventual consistency.
- Interest or knowledge in copyright protection, content safety, multimedia processing, or Machine Learning Engineering.
Tools
Go, Java, C++, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Linux, Shell
AI focus
No required AI work is stated; preferred qualifications mention knowledge of Machine Learning Engineering, including model training, deployment, and evaluation.
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