Tiktok - San Jose, CA

posted 4 days ago

Full-time - Manager
San Jose, CA
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About the position

As a Backend Engineering Manager for Content Consuming at TikTok, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global e-commerce platform. Your primary responsibility will be to build and manage a high-performing backend tech team in the US, focusing on content consumption. You will be tasked with designing the architecture of technical solutions that will support our engineers in delivering innovative and efficient backend systems. This role requires you to align with product and organizational objectives, ensuring that your team coordinates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve key results. In this position, you will define the long-term technical roadmap for your team, contributing to strategic technical decisions on various projects. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive and innovate. You will also be responsible for providing technical support and guidance to your team, helping them navigate challenges and develop their skills. Your experience in managing software engineering teams and your deep understanding of large-scale backend system development will be essential as you drive the team towards success. The Content E-commerce team is dedicated to building a robust content ecosystem that enhances the shopping experience for users. By attracting creators and facilitating their engagement with merchants, you will help create a platform where quality products are easily discoverable and accessible. Your role will not only impact the technical aspects of our platform but also contribute to the overall mission of TikTok to inspire creativity and bring joy to our users.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage the content consuming backend tech team in the US.
  • Design the architecture of technical solutions and provide technical support for engineers in the team.
  • Align with product and organizational objectives, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver key results.
  • Define the long-term technical roadmap for the team.
  • Contribute to technical decisions on projects among the product.

Requirements

  • 2+ years managing or tech-leading a software engineering team.
  • 5+ years of large scale backend system development experience.
  • Experience in Internet live-streaming apps and e-commerce is preferred.
  • Strong business understanding ability, strong technical learning and transfer ability, strong sense of responsibility, good communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with e-commerce platforms and content ecosystems.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • Approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements
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