We built TikTok as a trusted platform to inspire creativity and enrich life. Our team protects users on our platform by promoting privacy by design; we design architectures that treats user data respectfully, with transparency, and in line with reasonable practices. Data privacy engineering is a new technological territory that hasn't been well defined in our industry; by joining the team, you will have chance to refine the data privacy framework, use advanced privacy technology, and make a big impact on TikTok and our community.

Responsibilities
As a Sr Backend Software Engineer on the TikTok Privacy Product team, you will:
Design, build, and maintain systems that enhance privacy across the TikTok;
Work with engineering and product teams to ensure that TikTok is compliant with privacy laws and regulations from a technical perspective;
Lead large and cross function projects. Can work in parallel with other engineers and stakeholders and reassemble into a cohesive launch. Work is tactical and strategic.
Impacts software architecture, dependencies, performance, and business value.
Respond to privacy incidents, if they occur, including collecting information on scope and root cause as well as managing remediation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors;
Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications;
Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Java, Go, C++, Python, Java;
Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms;
Good team communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
5 years of industry experience developing and implementing privacy features and solutions.

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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

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Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.