Tiktok - San Jose, CA
posted about 2 months ago
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. As a Senior Software Engineer focused on Data Privacy and Security, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the privacy and safety of company-level data throughout its entire life cycle—from collection and transfer to usage and deletion. This position is part of a team dedicated to addressing the significant challenges associated with data deletion and retention, which are high-priority initiatives for the company. In this role, you will integrate functionalities deeply into Apache's big data ecosystem, including technologies such as Spark, Hive, and Presto. You will be responsible for building world-class data security and privacy frameworks that support efficient and seamless data life cycle management. This is an emerging area where many companies are heavily investing, and your work will have a direct impact on billions of users, promoting "data for good" social values. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Infrastructure, Product, and Policy teams, to drive privacy and data governance efforts. Your responsibilities will also include responding to emergency privacy needs and establishing collaboration processes. Additionally, you will explore cutting-edge privacy technologies to ensure compliance with local regulations regarding data usage.