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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 manage critical infrastructure systems across storage, computing, and databases. As a leading SRE team at Tik Tok's Technical Infrastructure, we solve complex scalability challenges through expert system design and automation. You'll work independently on diverse projects while receiving strong mentorship, applying your skills in coding, algorithms, and systems architecture to maintain reliable infrastructure at scale.
Our team combines technical excellence with a collaborative culture that values intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives. We provide an environment where engineers can take ownership of projects while growing their expertise in large-scale system design and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Grow and lead a high-performing SRE engineering team focused on developing and maintaining scalable, production-grade AI Platform systems, with emphasis on reliability, performance, and operational excellence

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• Balance hands-on technical contributions in system design and implementation while effectively managing team growth, performance, and professional development- Provide strategic technical direction and architectural guidance to strengthen engineering practices, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence across collaborative projects- Build and maintain strong partnerships across engineering teams, business units, and external stakeholders to align technical initiatives with organizational goals and drive successful outcomes- Champion innovation within the team by evaluating emerging technologies, implementing modern engineering practices, and driving continuous improvements to the AI Platform infrastructure Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software/system engineering, or equivalent working experience

• Solid foundation in software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures

• Deep understanding of Linux systems, distributed storage architectures, networking fundamentals, and system performance optimization

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, or Java), experienced in applying software design patterns and clean code principles in production environments

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through complex projects and changing priorities

• Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience, including team leadership

• Extensive hands-on experience with distributed storage technologies (KV stores, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB)

• Strong background in message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and data processing frameworks

• Production experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes), microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies

• Demonstrated track record of building and operating large-scale distributed systems

Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia

Job ID: Tik Tok-7449265229547014418

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-08T20:28:51
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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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