Backend Software Engineer (Eventbus) - Global Architecture (Singapore)

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity;
to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.
In the Global Architecture Team, In order to achieve these goals better and faster, the following teams are divided, which are related to each other
- Multi-DC Architecture:
Focus on the layout of the global data-centers, the global architecture specifications which can guide system architecture evolution of global products in response to future data-center changes and compliance, and the development of related frameworks(e.G. global routing service, infrastructure as code)
- Multi-DC Compliance:
Focus on the development of data transmission and security between global data-centers(e.G. data exchange system), to build an ideal architecture for TikTok's global data distribution
- Multi-DC Biz-Framework:
Focus on the development of R&
D system and frameworks for global products(e.G. event-driven architecture,global configuration framework), make the product architecture to be more friendly in global data-centers
We serve hundreds of millions of users in over 200 countries and regions. In the context of global data-centers and security compliance, we strive to explore and continuously update higher quality architecture in global data-centers, and help global products grow faster, more stable and safer with innovative framework &
R&
D system. Inour team, you will
- Exposure to cutting-edge global data-center architecture and methodology, broadening horizons and knowledge, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice
- Participate in the development of core middleware, framework, in-depth analysis of technical principles and implementation, has opportunity to become a technical expert in the direction
- Work with many talented member with strong self-drive, it's a team that flat management, efficient collaboration, and appreciates differences and values complementarity
Job Responsibilities:

- Be responsible for or participate in the development and technological evolution of the event bus system.
- Analyze and solve problems, improve system architecture, and ensure that event-driven use cases based on message queues are simpler, efficient, reliable, and less costly.
- Research and apply new technologies and use suitable technologies to globalize products and solve business problems.
- Possess good project management, communication, and cooperation skills for cross-team projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's degree or above in computer science or software engineering, with 3-5 years of work experience.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java/Golang/Python, etc.) with good coding habits and style.
- Proficiency in one or more databases, messaging middleware, service frameworks, and understanding of implementation principles and application scenarios.
- Experience in developing large-scale distributed systems, understanding the technical challenges of microservices architecture, and familiarity with common business architecture design theories.
- Sensitivity to business and data, good business understanding, and abstraction ability, adept at analysis and problem-solving.
- Good teamwork and communication skills, optimism, with a strong sense of responsibility and self-drive.
Preferred Qualification
- Have your own technical products, open-source works, or be an active contributor to the open-source community.
- Rich experience in business architecture design, being able to accurately and comprehensively understand the business and design reasonable architectural solutions accordingly.
- Globalized business development experience, with a clear understanding or practical application of business architecture and design concepts in global multi-data centers.
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.