Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure, TikTok Search Engine

TikTok is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure to join their Search Team, responsible for building and owning TikTok's search engine. The role involves optimizing search quality, combining information retrieval technology with machine learning, and building core systems and algorithms. The team emphasizes self-direction, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant majors
• At least 4+ years of experience in developing and implementing large-scale consumer-facing services/products and/or building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Java or Golang
• Effective team communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time