Responsibilities
We are the messaging team on TikTok. Our team's mission is to facilitate meaningful user connections through TikTok's messaging experience, which is still in its infancy. We achieve our mission by building and shipping tools that help our users more easily connect and share the things they care about. Responsibilities: - Responsible for the backend development and iteration of TikTok Messaging in the Singapore team, building and evolving server-side capabilities for Streak, Stickers, Voice & Video Call, and other core messaging features, and participating in the backend architecture design and implementation of TikTok Social Messaging; - Build and maintain server-side IM infrastructure (IMCloud), including cloud-based IM data management and cross-datacenter synchronization, to ensure a reliable core messaging experience; safeguard user privacy and ensure IM data compliance with regulatory requirements across regions; - Explore next-generation messaging experiences powered by LLM and AIGC, including conversational chatbots, AIGC-powered stickers, and other personalized features that elevate user engagement; - Continuously improve the performance, stability, and scalability of the Messaging system under high-concurrency scenarios, reduce system access costs, and improve system reliability.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s): - Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Information Engineering, or related fields - Strong learning and communication skills, and a sustained passion for technology - Strong logical analysis and system abstraction abilities - Proficient in AI coding tools - Solid computer fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, etc.); familiar with at least one programming language (Java/Go/C++/Python, etc.) Preferred Qualification(s): - Interest in or practical experience with AI Skills/AI Agents - Relevant work experience from a large-scale internet business
Job Information
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
