Responsibilities
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
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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.
About the Team
Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey!
Responsibilities
Develop scripts and products for internal intelligence and security use cases.
Ideate through complex use cases, effectively gather customer requirements, and plan and delegate work.
Provide professional technical and solution guidance to the team.
Conduct design and code reviews of the team's deliverables.
Build playbooks and integrations for the security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) and Threat Intelligence platforms.
Proactively identify and address obstacles and inefficiencies throughout the development process.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Must have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field, and 2 years of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field, and 5 years of post-bachelor's, progressive related work experience.
Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:
Designing and implementing robust software frameworks, building reusable components by SOLID Principles and Design Patterns, and crafting APIs using Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, or Bash;
Developing scalable, efficient, and innovative software architectures to meet business requirements;
Implementing CI/CD pipelines and quality control tooling to streamline development workflows and ensure high-quality releases;
Managing and optimizing databases using MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres, RabbitMQ, Redis, or SQLite;
Performing complex data analysis and manipulation using Pandas and Numpy to drive business insights; and
Leading software development teams, including technical documentation, task prioritization, and mentorship to enhance team capabilities.
Travel Requirement: Domestic and international travel required up to 15%.
Employer: TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc.
Type: Full time, 40 hours/week
Location: Washington, DC
Salary Range: $173763 - $242820 per year
To Apply, click the apply button below. Contact lpresumes@tiktokusds.com if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website.
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 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 lpresumes@tiktokusds.com
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