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Senior Backend Engineer, Core Data Service
LOCATION
Location: San Jose
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Regular
JOB CODE
Job Code: A70953
Responsibilities
The TikTok Datastore Service team designs, builds, and governs the core online storage infrastructure that powers our global products. Our mission is to provide data services with ultimate performance, reliability, and intelligence for hundreds of millions of users and countless business scenarios worldwide. Here, you will tackle world-class challenges in globalization, multi-region active-active architecture, compliance, and cost efficiency, while leveraging AI to drive the evolution of next-generation storage architecture.
- Lead the architectural design and evolution of the core data service in a global context. Drive the design and implementation of complex solutions for active-active architecture, cross-region data consistency, and high availability, ensuring world-class stability and scalability.
- Engage deeply in the development of core metadata management, storage, and distribution systems. Continuously optimize for performance to guarantee extreme efficiency under trillion-level data scales and tens of millions of QPS.
- Explore and drive the deep integration of AI technologies with core data services. Apply an AI-Native mindset to design and implement innovative solutions such as intelligent data insights, AI-assisted architecture governance, and anomalous pattern detection to enhance system intelligence and automation.
- As a domain expert, analyze business needs and technology trends to define the medium-to-long-term technical roadmap for data services, and lead the team to overcome key technical challenges.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in developing large-scale backend distributed systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing globalized, active-active architectures, with a deep understanding of the associated challenges and proven solutions.
- Proficiency in at least one mainstream backend language (e.g., Go, C++, Java) with strong coding skills, a commitment to clean code, and an AI-Native coding mindset.
- Proven ability to lead the design and successful delivery of complex distributed systems projects with demonstrable results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical experience with AI-Native systems or AIOps; a proven track record of applying AI/ML technologies to the infrastructure domain is a strong plus.
- In-depth understanding of the principles of, or source-level contributions to, at least one distributed storage system (e.g., Redis, RocksDB, Spanner).
- A strong passion for technology, with excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 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.
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:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
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.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok 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/RA-request
INTRODUCTION
Senior Backend Engineer, Core Data Service
LOCATION
Location: San Jose
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Regular
JOB CODE
Job Code: A70953
Responsibilities
The TikTok Datastore Service team designs, builds, and governs the core online storage infrastructure that powers our global products. Our mission is to provide data services with ultimate performance, reliability, and intelligence for hundreds of millions of users and countless business scenarios worldwide. Here, you will tackle world-class challenges in globalization, multi-region active-active architecture, compliance, and cost efficiency, while leveraging AI to drive the evolution of next-generation storage architecture.
- Lead the architectural design and evolution of the core data service in a global context. Drive the design and implementation of complex solutions for active-active architecture, cross-region data consistency, and high availability, ensuring world-class stability and scalability.
- Engage deeply in the development of core metadata management, storage, and distribution systems. Continuously optimize for performance to guarantee extreme efficiency under trillion-level data scales and tens of millions of QPS.
- Explore and drive the deep integration of AI technologies with core data services. Apply an AI-Native mindset to design and implement innovative solutions such as intelligent data insights, AI-assisted architecture governance, and anomalous pattern detection to enhance system intelligence and automation.
- As a domain expert, analyze business needs and technology trends to define the medium-to-long-term technical roadmap for data services, and lead the team to overcome key technical challenges.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in developing large-scale backend distributed systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing globalized, active-active architectures, with a deep understanding of the associated challenges and proven solutions.
- Proficiency in at least one mainstream backend language (e.g., Go, C++, Java) with strong coding skills, a commitment to clean code, and an AI-Native coding mindset.
- Proven ability to lead the design and successful delivery of complex distributed systems projects with demonstrable results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical experience with AI-Native systems or AIOps; a proven track record of applying AI/ML technologies to the infrastructure domain is a strong plus.
- In-depth understanding of the principles of, or source-level contributions to, at least one distributed storage system (e.g., Redis, RocksDB, Spanner).
- A strong passion for technology, with excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 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.
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:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
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.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok 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/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Backend Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field matches the Backend Engineer role. A computer science or software engineering degree is the cleanest fit. If yours is in a different field, document how your coursework maps to the technical requirements of the position.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for backend or software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to withdraw offers due to paperwork uncertainty.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Some employers will cover the E-3 LCA filing but expect you to fund the consular visa fee yourself. Confirm in writing which costs each party covers before you sign, so there are no surprises when the government fees come due.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission with DOL, prepares your visa paperwork, and guides you through the consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, reducing the risk of documentation errors that delay your start date.
Convert contractor roles into E-3 eligible positions
Some backend roles are initially posted as contractor or freelance arrangements, which don't meet the E-3 employer-employee relationship requirement. Ask the hiring team whether the role can be structured as direct employment before you invest time in interviews.
Prepare for E-Verify enrollment requirements
Federal contractors and companies above certain size thresholds must enroll in E-Verify when hiring E-3 workers. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled or willing to enroll before the LCA is filed, since unenrolled employers can't complete the I-9 process legally.
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Find Backend Engineer JobsBackend Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Backend Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title, location, and employer type to surface companies that have a demonstrated history of hiring on the E-3. General job platforms don't surface sponsorship intent reliably, so a targeted search saves significant time.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Backend Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science or software engineering. If the job description lists the degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS may not classify it as a specialty occupation. Ask the employer to revise the job description before the LCA is filed to avoid a Request for Evidence later.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Backend Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap that affects availability. For Australian Backend Engineers, this means you can apply and start as soon as an employer files the LCA and you clear your consulate interview, rather than waiting up to a year for an October 1 start date under the H-1B cap. The trade-off is exclusivity: only Australian nationals qualify.
Can I switch employers or change projects while on an E-3 as a Backend Engineer?
You can change employers, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL before you start work. Moving to a different team within the same company is generally fine without a new filing, unless your job duties change substantially. You can begin work with a new employer as soon as the LCA is certified, without waiting for a new visa stamp if your current E-3 is still valid.
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