Tech Lead Manager, Quality Engineering - Creation

$200,000 - $280,000/Yr

Tiktok - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Manager

San Jose, CA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. The Tech Lead Manager (TLM) for Quality Engineering will play a pivotal role in driving the technical vision and strategy for quality and test efficiency across TikTok's Intelligent Creation innovations. This position involves close collaboration with Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders to design, develop, and implement innovative test solutions for applications such as Video Creation, Creative Effects, AIGC, and Audio/Video services. The TLM will have the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and will significantly impact the delivery and quality of our software, business, and user experience. As a TLM, you will lead the design, implementation, and delivery of test solutions for critical and complex software components that directly affect user experience. You will regularly review and refine quality engineering processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Staying updated with the latest industry trends and tools is essential, as you will have the opportunity to invent new testing approaches or propose improvements to existing systems to boost the team's speed and efficiency. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise in test infrastructure, automation frameworks, test strategies, and best testing practices. Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of software engineers to improve their technical skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence will also be key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical vision and strategy for quality and test efficiency across TikTok Intelligent Creation innovations.
• Design, develop, and apply innovative test solutions for applications like Video Creation, Creative Effects, AIGC, and Audio/Video services.
• Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of test solutions for critical and highly complex software.
• Regularly review and refine quality engineering processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and tools, proposing improvements to existing systems.
• Provide technical expertise in test infrastructure, automation framework, test strategy, and best testing practices.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers to improve their technical skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience.
• 3 years of work experience in Quality Engineering as SDE-T, Quality Assurance Engineer, or Software Engineer in Test.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in managing technical teams as Tech Lead or Manager.
• Experience in quality engineering of large-scale mobile/web/desktop applications on common platforms.
• Proficient in at least one of the common programming languages, including Python, Java, etc.
• Hands-on experience in test automation development using a common automation framework.
• Proficient in problem-solving, troubleshooting, quality process, and methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in testing large-scale and critical service/applications involving Audio/Video Creation, AI applications, or AR/VR technologies.
• Knowledge of modern web/mobile application architecture and common cloud platforms.
• People management experience in a diverse engineering team.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in collaboration with offshore teams.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment following Agile methodologies.

Benefits

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