Backend Engineer Graduate (TikTok Recommendation Architecture) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok's Recommendation Architecture Team seeks talented Backend Engineers to optimize the recommendation system for stability, performance, and user experience. The role involves designing systems, optimizing backend services, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with algorithm teams to enhance recommendation effectiveness. This is a graduate-level position with a 2026 start date, offering opportunities for growth and tackling complex challenges within a global team.

Requirements

• Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related technical discipline.
• Strong software programming capabilities, exhibits good code design and coding style.
• Familiarity with at least one of the programming languages: Go, Python, Java or C++.
• Pragmatic understanding of data structure, algorithm design and analysis, networking, data security, distributed system, and highly scalable systems design.

Benefits

• Inspiring creativity
• Opportunities for growth
• Collaborative global team