Software Engineer, Media Network Global Engineering - Live Streaming

About the Team:
The Media Network team is building an industry-leading real-time media distributed system that plays a critical role in Tik Toks live streaming and RTC scenarios. Serving billions of users worldwide, our network is among the largest real-time media networks globally.

Join the Media Network team to work on large-scale distributed systems and help deliver an exceptional real-time media experience to Tik Tok users.

• Stability Enhancement, including:
  
  Design and implement resilient, decoupled systems to minimize single points of failure and improve overall system reliability;
  Implement automated recovery and failover mechanisms to ensure continuous service availability during incidents;
  Establish and enforce change management processes to reduce risks associated with configuration changes and prevent outages.
• Cost Optimization, including:
  
  Analyze infrastructure usage and spending to identify key cost drivers and opportunities for savings;
  Lead initiatives to optimize resource allocation, including storage and compute efficiency, to maximize efficiency and reduce expenses;
  
  Monitor and control infrastructure costs to prevent waste and ensure budget adherence.
• Quality Improvement, including:
  Identify and address issues impacting service quality and user experience, such as playback performance and content lifecycle management;
  Implement security measures to protect systems from common threats and vulnerabilities;
  Collaborate with teams to monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvements.
• Cross-Team Collaboration, including:
  Partner with multiple teams to align objectives and deliver integrated solutions;
  Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for deployments, disaster recovery, and operational best practices;
  Facilitate process improvements to enhance coordination, efficiency, and accountability across teams.

• Minimum Qualifications
  1. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  2. Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Golang, C, C++, Java, or Python.
  3. Strong experience in analyzing and optimizing complex systems, focusing on cost-effectiveness, stability, and quality.
  4. Solid understanding of live streaming technologies, CDN architectures, and multimedia processing.
  5. 2 years hands on experience working with large-scale, production-level infrastructure.
• Preferred Qualifications
  1.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex issues.
  2.Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse functional teams.
  3.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

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

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.

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…