Responsibilities
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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
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At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
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About the TikTok Engineering Team
We are building up an engineering team for core TikTok product in Australia, to ensure TikTok continues a healthy growth, deliver the best product experience to all of our users, build the most attractive features to help users on enjoying their time on TikTok, earn trust on privacy protection, and more.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2025. 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.
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 early.
Responsibilities
- Develop large-scale software systems that drive the TikTok app;
- Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance, and reliability of the product;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
- Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms
Preferred Qualification
- Good communication and team collaboration skills
- Prior internship experience in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications is a plus
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.
In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com.