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About the Team
The TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) team is responsible for the security, integrity, and compliance of TikTok’s data within the United States. The Data Platform Team builds a scalable, reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that ensures data integrity and empowers every business unit to win through self-service tools and scientific insights. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead efficiency, stability, and AI-driven innovation initiatives. You will be responsible for optimizing the performance and efficiency of our core data engines—Apache Spark, Kafka, ClickHouse, and Doris—while pioneering AI-powered solutions that enhance platform intelligence, automate operations, and drive cost optimization at a petabyte scale.
Performance & Efficiency
- Optimize Apache Spark performance and resource utilization at petabyte scale
- Enhance ClickHouse and Doris OLAP systems with storage-compute separation and query optimizations
- Implement AI-driven resource allocation and cost optimization strategies
Platform Intelligence & Automation
- Develop automated job diagnosis and failure analysis systems using AI/ML techniques
- Build intelligent monitoring and self-healing capabilities for data pipelines
- Create AI-powered tools for query optimization and data discovery
Stability & Operational Excellence
- Design robust disaster recovery and data integrity mechanisms
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities to enhance platform efficiency and developer productivity
Technical leadership
- Drive technical roadmap and mentor junior engineers
- Explore new technologies at the intersection of distributed systems and AI
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Distributed Systems: 3+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems
- Stack Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Apache Spark, ClickHouse or Doris
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kafka & Flink at scale
- Kubernetes (K8s) experience
- AI/ML systems experience
About USDS
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.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $177688 - $341734 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.
Responsibilities
About the Team
The TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) team is responsible for the security, integrity, and compliance of TikTok’s data within the United States. The Data Platform Team builds a scalable, reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that ensures data integrity and empowers every business unit to win through self-service tools and scientific insights. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead efficiency, stability, and AI-driven innovation initiatives. You will be responsible for optimizing the performance and efficiency of our core data engines—Apache Spark, Kafka, ClickHouse, and Doris—while pioneering AI-powered solutions that enhance platform intelligence, automate operations, and drive cost optimization at a petabyte scale.
Performance & Efficiency
- Optimize Apache Spark performance and resource utilization at petabyte scale
- Enhance ClickHouse and Doris OLAP systems with storage-compute separation and query optimizations
- Implement AI-driven resource allocation and cost optimization strategies
Platform Intelligence & Automation
- Develop automated job diagnosis and failure analysis systems using AI/ML techniques
- Build intelligent monitoring and self-healing capabilities for data pipelines
- Create AI-powered tools for query optimization and data discovery
Stability & Operational Excellence
- Design robust disaster recovery and data integrity mechanisms
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities to enhance platform efficiency and developer productivity
Technical leadership
- Drive technical roadmap and mentor junior engineers
- Explore new technologies at the intersection of distributed systems and AI
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Distributed Systems: 3+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems
- Stack Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Apache Spark, ClickHouse or Doris
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kafka & Flink at scale
- Kubernetes (K8s) experience
- AI/ML systems experience
About USDS
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.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $177688 - $341734 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Software Engineer
Align your degree to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a U.S. bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Document your academic credentials and employment history before applying so employers can confirm EB-2 eligibility from the start.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
PERM-sponsoring Software Engineer employers cluster in tech, finance, and healthcare IT. Filter DOL disclosure data by occupation code to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for this exact role rather than relying on general job postings.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Software Engineer roles. Use it to skip manual DOL data searches and focus your applications on companies already filing PERM for this position.
Negotiate the sponsorship commitment before signing
Ask specifically whether the offer includes PERM sponsorship and at which EB category. Some employers default to H-1B visa transfers without committing to green card filing. Get written confirmation of sponsorship intent and expected timeline before accepting.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
EB-3 software engineers born in India or China face significant backlog waits. Review the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department to understand your projected wait under your birth-country category before choosing between EB-2 and EB-3.
Prepare your O*NET occupation profile for PERM recruitment
PERM requires the employer to conduct good-faith recruitment before filing. Review the O*NET profile for Software Engineer to understand how DOL classifies the role's duties and minimum requirements, which directly shapes the job description used in mandatory recruitment ads.
Green Card Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for Software Engineer roles?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement and no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 adjudication typically takes one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, and priority date backlogs for India and China can extend total wait times by a decade or more.
Which EB category do most Software Engineer green card cases use?
Most Software Engineer PERM cases are filed under EB-2, which requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. Employers sometimes file under EB-3 when the position is defined at the bachelor's level or when the candidate lacks a master's degree. EB-2 carries a faster priority date for most nationalities outside India and China, making it the preferred category where the role and credentials qualify.
How do I find Software Engineer employers who actually sponsor green cards?
The most direct method is searching DOL PERM disclosure data filtered by the Software Engineer occupation code. Migrate Mate aggregates this data so you can search by role and employer without downloading raw government files. Focus on employers with multiple PERM filings over several years, which signals an established sponsorship process rather than a one-off case.
Can I switch employers after my Software Engineer PERM is filed?
Switching employers restarts the PERM process unless your I-140 has been approved and you have been in adjustment of status for 180 days or more, in which case AC21 portability may allow you to move to a same or similar occupation. For most Software Engineer roles, a new software engineering position at a different employer qualifies under AC21 if the occupational duties are substantially similar.
What documentation do I need before a Software Engineer green card process begins?
You'll need an official copy of your highest degree, credential evaluation if it was issued outside the U.S., and detailed employment verification letters from each position supporting your experience claims. For EB-2 cases arguing equivalency to a master's degree, each prior employer letter must confirm job duties, title, and exact dates. Gaps or vague letters are a common reason USCIS issues requests for evidence during I-140 adjudication.