TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices, including Mountain View, Seattle Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
In the Global Architecture Team, In order to achieve these goals better and faster, the following teams are divided, which are related to each other
- Multi-DC Architecture: Focus on the layout of the global data-centers, the global architecture specifications which can guide system architecture evolution of global products in response to future data-center changes and compliance, and the development of related frameworks（e.g. global routing service, infrastructure as code）
- Multi-DC Compliance: Focus on the development of data transmission and security between global data-centers（e.g. data exchange system）, to build an ideal architecture for TikTok's global data distribution
- Multi-DC Biz-Framework: Focus on the development of R&D system and frameworks for global products（e.g. event-driven architecture、global configuration framework）, make the product architecture to be more friendly in global data-centers
We serve hundreds of millions of users in over 200 countries and regions. In the context of global data-centers and security compliance, we strive to explore and continuously update higher quality architecture in global data-centers, and help global products grow faster, more stable and safer with innovative framework & R&D system. In our team, you will
- Exposure to cutting-edge global data-center architecture and methodology, broadening horizons and knowledge, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice
- Participate in the development of core middleware, framework, in-depth analysis of technical principles and implementation, has opportunity to become a technical expert in the direction
- Work with many talented member with strong self-drive, it's a team that flat management, efficient collaboration, and appreciates differences and values complementarity
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for or participating in the R&D and technical planning of global architecture to support globalized products.
- Analyzing and solving problems to enhance business architecture for compliance and security, data consistency, availability, stability, etc.
- Researching and applying new technologies, and utilizing suitable technologies for globalized products to solve business problems.
- Possessing good project management, communication, and cooperation skills in cross-team projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in computer science or software engineering, and familiarity with common data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java/Golang/Python, etc.), with good coding habits and coding style.
- Proficiency in one or more databases, messaging middleware, service frameworks, and understanding the implementation principles and application scenarios.
- 5 Years of experience in developing large-scale distributed systems, understanding the technical challenges of microservices architecture, and familiarity with common business architecture design theories.
- Sensitivity to business and data, good business understanding, and abstraction ability, adept at analysis and problem-solving.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, positive and optimistic attitude, strong sense of responsibility and self-drive.
The following are additional advantages:
- Extensive experience in business architecture design, capable of accurately and comprehensively understanding the business and designing reasonable architecture solutions based on development needs.
- Experience in globalized business development, with a clear understanding or practical application of business architecture and design concepts in global multi-data centers.
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
