Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Global E-commerce) - 2027 Start

TikTok Inc
  • Seattle, WA
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Global E-Commerce Team is a content E-commerce business with international short video products as the carrier. It is committed to becoming the first choice for users to discover and purchase good products at affordable prices. The global E-commerce business team hopes to provide users with a more tailored and efficient consumption experience, enabling merchants to receive reliable platform services in different scenarios such as live E-commerce, and short video content E-commerce, so as to make more affordable and high-quality products sell easily and a better life within reach.

    We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

    Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop efficient, highly scalable and secure backend services that power E-commerce products and platform capabilities.
    • Optimize backend systems and services for reliability, modularity, computational efficiency, scalability, and data security.
    • Design and develop APIs, data services, and core platform components that support product innovation and business growth.
    • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions for rapidly evolving product needs.
    • Apply AI-assisted development practices to improve engineering productivity, code quality, debugging efficiency, and service observability.
    • Build backend capabilities that support AI-powered product experiences, intelligent automation, and data-driven decision-making where applicable. Minimum Qualifications:
    • Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
    • Familiarity with backend development and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, Python, Scala, or C++.
    • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, and scalable system design.
    • Familiarity with common databases, caching systems, or messaging frameworks such as MySQL, Redis, or Kafka.
    • Basic understanding of software security, privacy protection, and engineering best practices.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Strong problem-solving skills and a solid sense of ownership.
    • Demonstrated interest in building reliable platforms and large-scale internet services.
    • Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools, engineering productivity workflows, or backend systems supporting intelligent applications.
    • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, collaborative, and globally distributed team environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSeattle, WA

    Skills

    • Algorithmsunmatched
    • Apache Kafkaunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
    • Cachingunmatched
    • Computer Networksunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Structuresunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Go Programming Language (Golang)unmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Internet/Online Serviceunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Messaging Technologyunmatched
    • MySQLunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Privacy Controlsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Pricingunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Programming Languagesunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Redisunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Scala Programming Languageunmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Security Softwareunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Scalabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
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