Software Engineer Graduate; Data Arch - E-commerce BS​/MS

Overview

Software Engineer Graduate (Data Arch - E-commerce) - 2026 Start (BS/MS). Join to apply for the Software Engineer Graduate role at Tik Tok.

• Build industry-leading globalized large-scale recommendation systems;
• Design and build high performance online systems and reliable data pipelines;
• Optimize and evolve the system continuously to support increasing user traffic and data volume;
• Work with cross functional teams to deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions addressing critical product challenges and improving recommendation performance.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline;
• Strong software development experience with C++, Java or other programming languages;
• Good teamwork and communication skills, positive and optimistic, with a strong sense of ownership.

• Preferred
  
  Qualification:
  
  Experienced in at least one of the following areas: personalized recommendations, search engine, advertising, machine learning infrastructure, distributed storage system, big data frameworks.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy. More details are available at the Tik Tok careers privacy page.

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 impact on job duties such as interacting with clients and colleagues, handling confidential information, and exercising sound judgment.

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115,000 - $220,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and this role may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated on hire with tenure).

The company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.

For more information about pay transparency, privacy, and accommodations, visit the Tik Tok careers pages. Tik Tok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Entertainment Providers