Software Engineer (Backend) - TikTok Privacy and Security
TikTok, San Jose, California
The role
We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) to join the engineering team behind TikTok's privacy-focused teen experience initiatives. In this role, you will be a core individual contributor focused on designing, implementing, and scaling reliable backend services and APIs that power teen safety and privacy controls. You will work closely with fellow engineers and cross-functional (XFN) partners—including Product Managers, Data Scientists, and QA—to build robust technical solutions that protect our users and build lasting trust.
What you will do
- Design, build, and maintain robust, high-performance backend microservices and data pipelines supporting teen privacy, transparency, and interaction control features.
- Own medium-complexity backend deliverables and core system components from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and production operations.