Tiktok - San Jose, CA
posted 3 days ago
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. The Ads Platform and Interfaces teams are dedicated to technical excellence and a strong customer focus, aiming to meet customer needs with reliable and performant platforms and services. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team, who is excited to grow their business understanding and build highly scalable and reliable software. This role involves collaborating across disciplines and geographies to achieve the best results. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and continuously improving the TikTok Search Ads experience. You will manage a focused team of software engineers, providing guidance, regular feedback, education, and mentoring. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of ads experiences on TikTok. You will also take responsibility for the team project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, defining a long-term technical roadmap and contributing to technical decisions on your team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, strong computer science fundamentals, and excellent problem-solving skills. You should be able to think critically and formulate solutions clearly and concisely. Strong teamwork skills, including communication, ownership, empathy, and honesty, are essential. Experience with Advertisement Technology is a plus, but not required. At TikTok, we are committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives, and we hope you share this passion.