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Backend Software Engineer - Inference Optimization

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Backend Software Engineer - Inference Optimization

TikTok

Singapore

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On-site

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1mo ago

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Tik Tok

Backend Software Engineer

  • Inference Optimization

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:

Tik Tok will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require Tik Tok's sponsorship of a visa.

About the Team:

Our Trust and Safety R&D team is fast growing and responsible for building machine learning models and systems to identify and defend internet abuse and fraud on our platform. With the continuous efforts from our team, Tik Tok is able to provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world.
Our mission is to build a bridge for collaboration between algorithm models and business scenarios, and efficiently and stably apply TnS's algorithmic capabilities to Tik Tok's business scenarios. And let TnS's algorithmic capabilities cover wherever Tik Tok needs them.

Responsibilities:

  1. Work closely with business teams to optimize the integration plan for algorithm applications, improve efficiency in evaluating and using algorithm applications across various business scenarios, and reduce the cost of managing and optimizing algorithm applications in different business scenarios.
  2. Be responsible for the architectural design, development, and performance tuning of algorithm applications, solving technical challenges such as high concurrency, high reliability, and high scalability. Work includes multiple sub-areas: resource scheduling, task orchestration, model training, model inference, model management, dataset management, workflow orchestration, etc.
  3. Be responsible for researching and introducing cutting-edge engineering technologies related to algorithms.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • Master at least one of the following languages in Linux environment: C/C++, Python, Go
  • Master at least one state-of-the-art machine learning framework (e.g., Tensorflow, Pytorch);
  • Strong analytical abilities and problem solving

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have experience working in large scale tech companies.
  • Familiar with model optimization algorithms like quantization and pruning.
  • Practical experience in performance optimization/tuning of deep learning model training/inference.
  • Practical experience in CUDA programming and TensorRT
  • Familiar with LLM model inference framework like VLLM and TensorRT-LLM

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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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About TikTok

TikTok

TikTok

Late Stage

A short-form video entertainment app and social network platform

10,001+

Employees

Los Angeles

Headquarters

$220B

Valuation

Reviews

3.1

3 reviews

Work Life Balance

1.5

Compensation

2.0

Culture

1.2

Career

1.8

Management

1.0

5%

Recommend to a Friend

Pros

Limited positive feedback available

Company size allows for potential opportunities

Technology platform experience

Cons

Mass layoffs and poor handling of terminations

Unprofessional management and HR behavior

Exposure to traumatic content without adequate support

Salary Ranges

52 data points

Junior/L3

Junior/L3 · Anti-Fraud Data Analyst

3 reports

$143,750

total / year

Base

$125,000

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$126,500

$163,300

Interview Experience

4 interviews

Difficulty

3.5

/ 5

Duration

21-35 weeks

Experience

Positive 0%

Neutral 25%

Negative 75%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Online Assessment

4

Technical Phone Screen

5

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

6

Team Matching

7

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

System Design

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Data Structures