Tech Lead Backend Engineer - Trust and Safety Platform
Core
Lead backend development for TikTok's Trust and Safety platform, focusing on content understanding, risk identification, policy generation, and automated enforcement to ensure a safe user environment.
Role type
Senior Tech Lead Backend Engineer (Trust and Safety)
Builds
Community safety systems, risk identification models, and automated enforcement capabilities for TikTok
Domain
Social Media / Trust and Safety / AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Golang, Java, Python, JavaScript, complex system architecture design, AI-assisted coding, AI Agents, cross-functional project leadership, business acumen
Preferred skills
Full-stack development, leading teams, managing complex cross-functional initiatives
Technologies
Golang, Java, Python, JavaScript
Responsibilities
Lead platform-side development for community safety systems; Own technical planning, architecture, and roadmap; Drive team goal setting, coaching, and member growth
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
