Client-side R&D Leader

at  TikTok

Responsibilities
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.
About the team
The Flow Product Research & Development team focuses on researching the implementation of artificial intelligence-related businesses. Currently, we have implemented Artificial intelligence-related innovative products and corresponding bot development platforms. Our business and team are rapidly growing.
We are looking for an exceptional R&D leader who possesses a deep understanding of programming language semantics. You will be driving cutting-edge research and pushing the boundaries of machine learning. The challenges we tackle are far from the typical technical issues you encounter every day. Instead, you will be part of a team that pioneers solutions for entirely new and unprecedented challenges that haven’t been addressed by major tech companies. We operate on an unprecedented scale and speed, making a global impact, and you will be instrumental in this endeavour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other STEM disciplines;
2. Leadership experience in managing a team and getting excellent results, with the ability to discover and solve various problems faced by the development of the team in a timely manner;
3. Strong knowledge of architectural design, with familiarity with common design patterns;
4. Solid technical foundation in data structure, algorithms, software design, and high-quality coding;
5. Proficient in the development platform and framework principles of Android or iOS, and master technologies such as client-side performance optimization and network optimization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 5 years+ experience in client-side technical development (Android or iOS).
2. 3 years+ experience in technical team management.
3. Accustomed to working in a startup-like environment. Adaptable to changing or emerging priorities.
4. A highly motivated individual, with strong communication and relationship-building skills, and demonstrate a record of ongoing accomplishment and commitment to excellence.
   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

1. Lead the team to be responsible for the R&D work of the Cici client side.
2. Responsible for the app’s architectural design, performance optimization, exploration and application of cutting-edge technologies, and continuous evolution.
3. Analyze and solve major difficult problems, and eliminate all kinds of potential technical risks.
4. Continuously improve the interactive experience of the app from a technical perspective, to ensure the stability and fluidity of the app.
5. Participate in the discussion and landing of product requirements to ensure the project’s R&D progress and the quality of software R&D.
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