Responsibilities
About the team
At TikTok, the Multimedia Platform-Media Service Team builds the multimedia infrastructure powering our platform and other products. Part of the VideoArch department, we specialize in Video-on-Demand (VoD) technology, developing solutions that process billions of videos daily. Our core responsibilities include optimizing TikTok’s high-performance VoD transcoder, architecting cost-saving VoD strategy platforms that have trimmed tens of millions in costs, and building distributed task processing platforms that enable efficient multimedia development. Join our team and contribute to video technologies captivating millions worldwide. We offer growth opportunities, collaboration with experts, and the chance to shape multimedia experiences. If you thrive on challenges, cutting-edge tech, and want to make an impact, explore exciting roles with the Media Service Team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of the large-scale multimedia processing system, which processes billions of videos per day for TikTok, ensuring seamless multimedia experiences for our global user base.
• Contribute to the construction of the VoD strategy platform to deliver cost-effective transcoding and storage optimization strategies, continuously innovating to drive significant cost savings across our operations.
• Work in areas related to large-scale distributed system development, workflow orchestration, task scheduling, just-in-time video transcoding, data analysis, and other solutions enabling efficient multimedia processing at an unprecedented scale.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language such as Golang, Python, C++, or Java, with demonstrated experience in writing efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Hands-on experience with debugging techniques and code optimization practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in designing and architecting large-scale video processing systems or similar distributed systems architectures.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in developing and maintaining large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques, data mining, and familiarity with structured query languages (e.g., SQL, HQL).
• Understanding of machine learning principles and mathematical modeling concepts.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to research and implement solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languages.

Job Information
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.
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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.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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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

• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of the large-scale multimedia processing system, which processes billions of videos per day for TikTok, ensuring seamless multimedia experiences for our global user base.
• Contribute to the construction of the VoD strategy platform to deliver cost-effective transcoding and storage optimization strategies, continuously innovating to drive significant cost savings across our operations.
• Work in areas related to large-scale distributed system development, workflow orchestration, task scheduling, just-in-time video transcoding, data analysis, and other solutions enabling efficient multimedia processing at an unprecedented scale