Software Engineer - USDS (Multiple Positions)
Job description
About TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program. We operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
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.
About the Team
Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company’s success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you’ll be part of a team that’s developing new solutions to new challenges. It’s working fast, at scale, and we’re making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey!
Responsibilities
Gather user requirements and write code in various programming languages to build high-quality and fully performing software that complies with coding standards.
Assist Senior Engineers in developing software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
Produce software specifications and determine operational feasibility.
Develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify software requirements and solutions.
Deploy software programs and evaluate user feedback.
Comply with project plans and industry standards.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience.
Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following:
Developing software using Java, Go, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, or Python;
Maintaining and debugging software;
Designing and implementing software service architecture to support high throughput and fault tolerant services;
Designing and managing databases to support online services using MySQL or Redis; and
Using Unix or Linux operating system.
Employer: TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC
Type: Full time, 40 hours/week
Location: Bellevue, WA
Salary Range: $143104 - $246240 per year
To Apply, click the apply button below. Contact lpresumes@tiktokusds.com if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website.
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.
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
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