Software Engineer (Backend) - TikTok Privacy and Security
Core
Design, implement, and scale reliable backend services and APIs to power teen safety, privacy controls, and transparency features on TikTok.
Role type
Senior IC backend software engineer
Builds
Backend microservices, data pipelines, and APIs for teen privacy and interaction controls
Domain
Social media / Consumer tech / Privacy & Security
Required skills
Backend software development, Microservices architecture, API design, Distributed systems, Data pipeline engineering, System monitoring, Code review, Troubleshooting
Preferred skills
High-throughput system experience, Privacy regulations knowledge, Access control systems, Trust & safety workflows
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Design and maintain high-performance backend microservices and data pipelines; Own medium-complexity backend deliverables from design to production; Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews; Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define API contracts and deliver roadmap commitments; Monitor service performance and optimize backend data queries and RPC latency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
