Responsibilities
Team Introduction
Every time someone uploads, or watches a short video on TikTok, our team is working behind the scenes to make it happen smoothly, instantly, and reliably. The Short Video Reliability team is where software engineering meets site reliability, and we run the worlds largest short video posting and delivery systems.
Were not just keeping the lights on. Were building systems that adapt to anything: a sudden viral trend, a massive global event, a data center switch, or a rare disaster scenario. If something big happens on TikTok, chances are weve prepared for it.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build systems that adjust on the fly to infrastructure changes, data center moves, and global events
- Create smart traffic management that can handle viral video surges without breaking a sweat
- Build tools to spot and fix issues before they reach users
- Keep TikTok running smoothly across continents and time zones
- Develop systems for mapping, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and incident automation
- Test our systems with chaos engineering so they can handle anything thrown at them
- Use A/B testing to measure real-world improvements in stability, performance, and user experience
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Final-year student in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar
- Solid coding skills in at least one of Python, Java, Golang, C++, or C
- Understanding of distributed systems, networking, and large-scale architecture
- Experience with Linux/Unix and cloud environments
- A genuine passion for building reliable, high-scale systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Open-source contributions or competitive programming experience
- Research or internship experience in distributed/high-availability systems
- Ability to debug complex issues under pressure
- Great communication skills and comfort working with global teams
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [Confidential Information]
Job Information
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok&aposs 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&aposs 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&aposre 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.
