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Tech Lead Software Engineer-Infrastructure, Lead Ads

Tiktok

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Senior
224k-410k
11 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Lead Ads team empowers TikTok's global monetization (billion-dollar business) via efficiently delivering lead ads on TikTok. Our mission is to push the boundaries of large-scale ads delivery systems and lead the innovations of TikTok's personalized online advertising. You'll have a chance to get deeply involved in our large-scale distributed systems and state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms. As a Tech Lead Software Engineer on the Lead Ads team, you will make efforts to develop novel machine learning solutions for ranking, build scalable foundations and launch various products that maximize the efficiency of lead ads delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system, including user intent and CRM integration modules.
  • Participate in the iteration of Lead Ads system infrastructures and improving performance.
  • Collaborate with product managers, data scientists and other engineering teams to land new product functionalities.

Requirements

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant majors.
  • Excellent programming skills in C++/Golang, debugging and optimization skills in general purpose programming languages.
  • 7+ years of industrial experience and good understanding in one of the following domains: Online Advertising System, Ads Delivery System.
  • Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
  • Good collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant majors.
  • Proficiency in C++/Golang programming languages.

Benefits & Perks

  • The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 annually.
  • Compensation may vary depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
  • Additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units may be available.
  • 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, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire).

Working at Tiktok

The company values critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation in large-scale distributed systems and machine learning solutions. It emphasizes a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and adherence to legal standards regarding employment and fair chance policies.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 13, 2025
Salary224k-410k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Tiktok

Website

tiktok.com

Location

San Jose, CA

Industry

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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