Senior Backend Engineer – Global E‑commerce Governance

About the role

Join TikTok's Global E‑commerce Governance Platform to build secure, scalable backend services for TikTok Shop in the US market. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performance solutions that ensure a safe marketplace for buyers, sellers, and creators.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop medium‑complexity backend systems for information‑security, compliance, anti‑fraud, and business governance.
• Improve system architecture to ensure high stability, performance, and security of services.
• Collaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure services.
• Contribute to short‑ and mid‑term technical roadmaps and drive implementation.
• Mentor engineers and participate in hiring to grow the team.

Required profile

• Strong problem‑solving skills with solid software programming capabilities and good code design.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, networking, data security, and scalable system design.
• At least 5 years of experience developing highly scalable backend services.

Required skills

• Java, Golang, or Python
• MySQL, Redis, Kafka, MQ

What we offer

• Base salary $185,000‑$280,000 annually, plus bonuses, stock units and comprehensive benefits.
• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, 75% for dependents, HSA match, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) match, gym and cellphone reimbursements.