Senior Software Engineering Manager - Global E-commerce

Responsibilities
The Seller Business team plays a critical role in driving the success of our Global E-commerce platform. We are dedicated to building and nurturing a thriving ecosystem of local and abroad sellers who bring diverse products, brands, and innovations to our marketplace on Tiktok.

Our team is responsible for the end-to-end seller journey, including acquiring new sellers, onboarding them efficiently, and supporting their long-term growth and success on the platform, including sellers who operate via integration connectors. We develop and execute programs to help sellers improve their operations, expand into new markets, and enhance their sales performance.

We work closely with cross-functional teams—such as Product, Marketing, Operations, Policy, and Data Analytics— to ensure a seamless seller experience and to drive sustainable business growth. Our mission is to empower sellers of all sizes to succeed globally, contributing to a dynamic and engaging shopping experience for users worldwide.

What You'll Do:
- As a senior leader, you will own a major line of business within the Sellers R&D team, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to define strategy and shape the product and technology roadmap.
- You will oversee system architecture and ensure engineering excellence across your business domain, driving technical decisions and maintaining high-quality standards.
- You will coach and develop individuals, tech leads, and other leaders, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and high performance.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications :
- A minimum of 5 years of software engineering management experience.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions, business growth experiences preferred.
- Proven technical background in personalization/recommendation systems and/or backend/full-stack development.
- Data-driven mindset and comfort working with business and operational metrics.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse, global teams.

Preferred Qualifications ：
- Industry background in e-commerce, B2B platforms, seller ecosystems, or social commerce.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate cross-functional dependencies and complex stakeholder relationships.
- High emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle conflicts, foster collaboration, and influence outcomes in ambiguous situations.
- Prior experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones.

About Tik Tok
Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok's 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 Tik Tok'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.
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.

Diversity & Inclusion
Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and…