Software Engineer Graduate (Commerce Ads) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

3+ months ago• San Jose, CA
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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

Responsibilities:

The Tik Tok Commerce Ads team is dedicated to blending advertiser focus with technical expertise. Our mission is to enhance commerce ads-both open-loop and closed-loop-to establish Tik Tok as an essential growth engine for businesses of all sizes and a top destination for consumers to discover and buy products, content, and services. We are crucial to driving Tik Tok's ad revenue and are committed to developing the next-generation web ad solutions for the platform.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at Tik Tok

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resumes.

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 Tik Tok and its affiliates' jobs globally.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early.

• Key Responsibilities
• Apply state-of-the-art backend development techniques to optimize Tik Tok Ads solution end to end, including but not limited to ad creation/delivery/creative automation/format optimization/etc. , improve Shop Sellers' marketing experience.
• Connect with businesses directly to understand and develop solutions for their jobs-to-be-done.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of shopping experiences on Tik Tok.
• Capitalize on the organic shopping behaviors on Tik Tok today and facilitate retentive behaviors to provide more people value and business value.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or similar fields, with related industry experience.
• Solid Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
• Solid programming skills, proficient in Python/Golang/Java/C/C++.
• Familiarity with logging and testing framework.
• Familiarity with databases (MySQL, Redis etc).
• Team-player with strong communication skills who can also work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with main components for Ads systems, including ad creation, ad creative/format optimization.
• Proficiency and experience with designing, implementing, and operating large-scale distributed systems

**Job InformationFor Pay Transparency Compensation Description (annually)**The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118657 - $187200 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.

For 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:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: Tik Tok-7538213896365689096

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-16T20:14:40
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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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