Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Global E-commerce) - 2027 Start

Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Global E-commerce) - 2027 Start at TikTok in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

Global E-Commerce Team is a content E-commerce business with international short video products as the carrier. It is committed to becoming the first choice for users to discover and purchase good products at affordable prices. The global E-commerce business team hopes to provide users with a more tailored and efficient consumption experience, enabling merchants to receive reliable platform services in different scenarios such as live E-commerce, and short video content E-commerce, so as to make more affordable and high-quality products sell easily and a better life within reach.

• We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
• Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
• Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
• Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
• Develop efficient, highly scalable and secure backend services that power E-commerce products and platform capabilities.
• Optimize backend systems and services for reliability, modularity, computational efficiency, scalability, and data security.
• Design and develop APIs, data services, and core platform components that support product innovation and business growth.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions for rapidly evolving product needs.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices to improve engineering productivity, code quality, debugging efficiency, and service observability.
• Build backend capabilities that support AI-powered product experiences, intelligent automation, and data-driven decision-making where applicable.

Requirements

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with backend development and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, Python, Scala, or C++.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, and scalable system design.
• Familiarity with common databases, caching systems, or messaging frameworks such as MySQL, Redis, or Kafka.
• Basic understanding of software security, privacy protection, and engineering best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and a solid sense of ownership.
• Demonstrated interest in building reliable platforms and large-scale internet services.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools, engineering productivity workflows, or backend systems supporting intelligent applications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, collaborative, and globally distributed team environment.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About the Company

The Global Business Solutions (GBS) team is responsible for the revenue growth of the TikTok business, and our teams include Sales, Marketing, Ops, Account Managers, Agency and partnerships, as well as Marketing Science.

At TikTok, our Global Business Solutions (GBS) team plays a key role in generating revenue by promoting our advertising solutions, onboarding new clients, driving ad campaigns, and more. As the TikTok community grows at an unprecedented speed around the world, our GBS team leads groundbreaking projects that are changing the landscape of the advertising industry in real time.

We're seeking an analytically driven, and detail-oriented Client Solutions Manager (CSM) Intern to join our Ecommerce Team. As a CSM, you will partner closely with Client Partners and Client Solutions Managers to drive revenue by identifying opportunities, leveraging data insights, and delivering consultative solutions for advertisers.

This role centers on client education, relationship growth, data analysis, and campaign success. You will provide strategic recommendations to both clients and internal teams, ensuring campaigns achieve business objectives while optimizing long-term partnerships. Success in this role requires strong data analytics skills, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a test-and-learn mindset to uncover the best solutions.

Additional Information

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.