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Senior Backend Software Engineer - Loki Platform

TikTok

$187,040 - $359,720
Aug 28, 2025
San Jose, CA, USA
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The Loki platform needs to manage the lifecycle of all effects, from creation, operations to consumption, with high QPS and multi-region distribution to UGC creators, ensuring efficiency, stability, and compliance for asset creation, management, and consumption across multiple TikTok products.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructures (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud) and container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of database systems and data modeling, as well as proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with RESTful API design and implementation, and understanding of microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of security best practices and data protection measures for backend systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • 3 years practical experience in backend development, with a strong command of one or more programming languages like Java, Python, or Go.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend services and APIs to power material distribution/storage/operation on Loki platform.
  • Work closely with cross functional teams like product managers, designers, and Frontend engineers to deliver state of the art user experience in the above products mentioned.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and incorporate them into the product development process, ensuring our systems stay at the forefront of the industry.
  • Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems to handle high traffic and support a large user base.
  • Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms to support material import/consumption
  • Identify and address security vulnerabilities to protect user data and ensure the integrity of the platform.
  • Build world-class products end-to-end, which combine usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability.

Other

  • Excellent team player with good communication and collaboration skills.
  • Learn and grow from working with great colleagues and taking on challenges.
  • Help our team grow from your expertise.