Site Reliability Engineer, Product - USDS
Listed on 2026-06-26
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IT/Tech
SRE/Site Reliability, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Site Reliability Engineer, Product - USDS
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Responsibilities
About the team:
The Product Engineering team monitors and maintains the availability of Tik Tok, including services such as video playback, content discovery/recommendations, live streaming, and customer service feedback.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross‑functional partnerships, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, deploy, and operate large‑scale, high‑availability systems
- Develop and maintain automation tools and processes to improve the reliability and efficiency of our systems
- Act as a technical lead for SRE‑related initiatives, providing guidance and mentorship to team members
- Work closely with software engineers to diagnose and resolve production issues
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the health of our systems, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they become problems
- Participate in an on‑call rotation to provide 24/7 support for production systems
- Drive innovation and improvement in our infrastructure and processes through experimentation and research
- Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery plans
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor or above degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Production Engineering or similar role, working with large‑scale distributed systems
- Strong understanding of containers and container orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- In‑depth knowledge of Unix/Linux systems administration, network fundamentals and storage systems
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, Python, Go, Ruby, Rust, Java Script
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration‑related benefits.
About USDS
Tik Tok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of Tik Tok in the U.S. This new, security‑first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the Tik Tok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to Tik Tok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained.
The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
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…
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