Backend Software Engineer - Privacy and Security

About the role

TikTok's Privacy and Security team protects users by promoting privacy by design, designing architectures that treat user data respectfully, transparently and in line with reasonable practices. As a Backend Software Engineer on this team, you will join a group refining the data privacy framework and using advanced privacy technology. The role is based in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain systems that enhance privacy across TikTok.
• Work with engineering and product teams to ensure TikTok is compliant with privacy laws and regulations from a technical perspective.
• Respond to privacy incidents, including collecting information on scope and root cause and managing remediation.

Required profile

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or an equivalent major, with at least 3 years of working experience.
• Experience building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.
• Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.
• Good team communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred: industry experience developing and implementing privacy features and solutions.

Required skills

• Proficiency in at least one of: Go, C++, Python, Java.