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Leading short-form video platform

Backend Engineer - TikTok Shop, Algorithm Architecture

RoleBackend
LevelStaff
LocationSingapore
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted3 months ago
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Tik Tok

Backend Engineer

  • Tik Tok Shop, Algorithm Architecture

3+ months ago• Singapore
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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About Us

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

  • Size: 5001-10000 employees
  • Industry: Entertainment & Gaming, Social Media, Technology

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Responsibilities:

About the Team:

We are Tik Tok Shop engineering team, responsible for supporting the implementation of supply chain and logistics algorithm capabilities. We have developed many online services with millions of QPS, and also developed many computing links for video content understanding. We are also responsible for some AIGC and LLM projects. If you are interested in high concurrent online services and CV, LLM, welcome to join us.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for Tik Tok Shop Logistics algorithm online services, data processing link infrastructure work.
  • For complex business scenarios, according to business needs, provide high-performance, high-availability and flexible architecture design, solve engineering problems in the whole process of R & D and production whole-link, ensure the stability of services, and continuously improve R & D efficiency.
  • According to actual business scenarios, abstract and precipitate general business architecture, improve the basic ability to reuse, and better support the high-speed iteration of the business.

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Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
  • 5 years experience developing highly scalable backend services and systems using at least one of Java/Golang/Python.
  • Familiar with mainstream KV (Redis/MongoDB), Elastic Search and vector retrieval architecture, familiar with common basic components such as message queue and rule engine, familiar with Big data computing tools such as Hive, Hdfs, Hbase, with multi-threading and high-performance design, coding and performance experience in tuning.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understand the commonly used Machine Learning principles, understand the workflow of algorithm engineers, and have experience in model engineering tuning.
  • Excellent problem disassembly and analysis skills, cross-team communication and coordination skills.

Client-provided location(s): Singapore Job ID: Tik Tok-7321533069491505434Employment Type: OTHERPosted: 2025-09-01T20:05:44Apply on company site

Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA
  • Life Insurance
  • Fitness Subsidies
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • On-Site Gym
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

  • Fertility Benefits
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Family Support Resources

Work Flexibility

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

  • Casual Dress
  • Snacks
  • Pet-friendly Office
  • Happy Hours
  • Some Meals Provided
  • Company Outings
  • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal/Sick Days
  • Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

  • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Performance Bonus
  • Company Equity

Professional Development

  • Promote From Within
  • Access to Online Courses
  • Leadership Training Program
  • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Mentor Program

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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About TikTok

TikTok

TikTok

Late Stage

While TikTok remains accessible to civilians in most countries and regions, a minority — including India, Iran, China, and Afghanistan — have imposed nationwide bans. In the United States, legislation providing for a full ban was enacted but not implemented because of a restructure of U.S.

10,001+

Employees

Los Angeles

Headquarters

$220B

Valuation

Reviews

10 reviews

3.8

10 reviews

Work-life balance

2.8

Compensation

4.0

Culture

4.2

Career

3.5

Management

2.5

72%

Recommend to a friend

Pros

Great team dynamics and support

Innovative and creative culture

Good learning opportunities

Cons

Poor work-life balance and long hours

High stress and overwhelming workload

Management and leadership issues

Salary Ranges

58 data points

Junior/L3

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3 reports

$143,750

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Base

$125,000

Stock

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Bonus

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$126,500

$163,300

Interview experience

2 interviews

Difficulty

4.0

/ 5

Duration

21-35 weeks

Experience

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Negative 100%

Interview process

1

Application Review

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Recruiter Screen

3

Online Assessment

4

Behavioral Interview

5

Final Round

6

Offer

Common questions

Coding/Algorithm

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Culture Fit