Backend Software Engineer Graduate

TikTok

San Jose, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 86 entry-level filings

About the Role

The Trust and Safety (TnS) engineering team is responsible for protecting users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. The team builds content moderation process systems, rule engines, strategy systems, feature engines, moderation platforms, data platforms, risk insight systems, and supportive platforms across the TnS organization. As a graduate, you will have opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the overall architecture design and implementation of the data application platforms of the TnS, formulating data application architecture specifications and leading the team to implement them.
  • Optimize the data application architecture, continuously improving system stability and efficiency, and reducing the complexity and cost of storage, calculation, and service architecture.
  • Design and implement systematic support for data integration, offline development, real-time development, data governance, and BI analysis.
  • Establish good technical influence inside and outside the department, cultivate talents, effectively coach the team, and improve R&D capabilities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Software development experience in at least one of the following languages: C++, Python, Java.
  • Proficiency in the server technology stack for distributed / high concurrency scenarios (e.g., rpc, message queue, link tracking, service governance).
  • Experience with big data systems and related technologies (Spark, Flink, ClickHouse, HBase).
  • Experience with data insight and related technologies (machine learning, statistical analysis) is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Individuals completing or recently completed a Bachelor's or above degree in computer science or a related discipline.
  • Great communication and teamwork skills.

H-1B sponsor

TikTok filed 86 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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