TikTok

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Customer Service Platform - Global E-Commerce Customer Service Platform

TikTok  •  Seattle, WA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Global E-commerce is a discovery-driven e-commerce business, working to become a destination for users to discover and buy good products at affordable prices. We build a shopping experience that feels tailored to each user, and a platform merchants can rely on across live and short-video commerce.

The Customer Service Platform team builds and supports global customer service capabilities across key countries and regions, connecting consumers and merchants through the full service journey, from pre-sales inquiries to order support and after-sales care. By combining intelligent self-service with agent-facing tools and human support, we improve service efficiency and resolve complex customer needs at global scale.

You will build the self-service solutions users rely on and the tools agents work in, shaping the customer service experience across global markets.

Global E-commerce is a discovery-driven e-commerce business, working to become a destination for users to discover and buy good products at affordable prices. We build a shopping experience that feels tailored to each user, and a platform merchants can rely on across live and short-video commerce.

The Customer Service Platform team builds and supports global customer service capabilities across key countries and regions, connecting consumers and merchants through the full service journey, from pre-sales inquiries to order support and after-sales care. By combining intelligent self-service with agent-facing tools and human support, we improve service efficiency and resolve complex customer needs at global scale. You will build the self-service solutions users rely on and the tools agents work in, shaping the customer service experience across global markets.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services and systems.
  • Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation to testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
  • Build and optimize APIs, microservices, and distributed systems to support complex business requirements.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, improve system reliability, and ensure scalability as business demands grow.
  • Drive technical design discussions, evaluate architectural trade-offs, and contribute to long-term technical strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend engineering.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language, such as Java, Go, C++, or Python.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and software design principles.
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of databases, caching, messaging systems, and data modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building and operating large-scale, high-concurrency, or high-availability distributed systems.
  • Experience with e-commerce platforms, transaction systems, or other large-scale consumer-facing products.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently own complex technical projects and drive solutions across multiple teams.
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About TikTok

Inspire Creativity and Bring Joy

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Year Founded
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