TikTok
Posted 121 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Software Engineer, Ads Data
Brief overview
San JoseIn-person
$156k–$317k/yrStated range
1+ yrsMinimum
1,996 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
230 green cardsCertified filings
Data structure and algorithm foundationSoftware development with JavaBackend systems developmentHandling high concurrency scenariosCommunication skillsBusiness sensitivityTechnology and business integration
About the company
TikToktiktok.com
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026H-1B dependent
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.1,996H-1B approved
98%approval rate
810new H-1B hires
230PERM certified
$200,900median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
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Job description
Summary
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. They are seeking a Software Engineer to work closely with product managers and data analysts, building state-of-the-art streaming and batch data processing solutions that support both the TikTok ads platform and internal business intelligence platform.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with engineering and business partners to make the data-first product design
- Design, build and run large scale data service framework, real-time/batch data pipelines. Resolve reliability/scalability challenges
- Build internal tools and platforms to solve global arch operation issues and improve team efficiency
Skills
- Have a deep understanding of computer principles, have a good data structure and algorithm foundation
- 1 year of hands-on experience in software development, particularly with Java
- Familiar with developing backend systems and handling high concurrency scenarios
- Good at communication, sensitive to business, able to quickly understand business background, and have an excellent ability to integrate technology and business
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Have a deep understanding of computer principles, have a good data structure and algorithm foundation
- 1 year of hands-on experience in software development, particularly with Java
- Familiar with developing backend systems and handling high concurrency scenarios
- Good at communication, sensitive to business, able to quickly understand business background, and have an excellent ability to integrate technology and business
Benefits
- May be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
- 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
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
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