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TikTok

Software Engineer Graduate (Quality and Efficiency Technology) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

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San jose, United states

Junior

Full Time

08-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Python Java Go CI/CD Monitoring Test Quality Assurance Performance Testing Architecture Programming Recruitment Automation Testing Redis Kafka

Job Specifications

Software Engineer Graduate (Quality and Efficiency Technology) - 2026 Start (BS/MS) Overview
Our team focuses on the quality assurance of the whole ads-system, including AD manager, delivery system, review system, business integrity, conversion measurement and etc. We aim to improve the usability, reliability, stability of the whole system and user experience through project testing, automation testing, CI/CD system construction, test tool construction and etc. We are looking for people who have good business sense and testing/CICD/automation experience to join our team. Responsibilities
Take ownership of product quality assurance for the global monetization platform product; define and implement test strategies, plans, and methodologies;
Actively participate in system architecture design and planning, and help establish a robust quality assurance framework;
Work closely with engineering teams to gain a deep understanding of business logic; participate in architecture and code reviews to drive testability, observability, and overall system stability;
Contribute to the design and development of internal tools, automation frameworks, and testing platforms to improve engineering efficiency and quality at scale;
Participate in the development of performance testing tools and infrastructure related to system reliability and quality. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field;
Strong programming and development skills, with familiarity in Back End and/or Front End development; full-stack experience is a strong plus;
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with at least one Back End language such as Python, Java, or Go; experience with system architecture design and Middleware such as Redis, RocketMQ, Kafka, etc.;
Familiarity with server-side testing techniques, including performance/stress testing, API/interface validation, monitoring setup, and data quality verification;
Demonstrated ability to define and solve complex technical problems; strong sense of quality ownership and project execution;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; sound system design thinking and clean coding practices. Job Information
For Pay Transparency Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118657 - $177000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
Exercising sound judgment. Accommodations
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us.

About the Company

TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form video. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Our employees lead with curiosity, and move at the speed of culture. Combined with our company's flat structure, you'll be given dynamic opportunities to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company as you grow your career. We have offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas – and we're just getting started. Know more