Software Development Engineer in Test, Product Eng - USDS

Software Development Engineer in Test, Product Eng - USDS

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About the team:
The centralized QA Team of the US Tech Service department of Tik Tok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop, and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems.

The main responsibilities include maintaining automation tests, handling user feedback, functional validation, building the App and release management.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross‑functional partnerships, the 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.

As an SDET on our Test team, you will:

• Test complex API, web and mobile based applications that reference back‑end systems.
• Be responsible for the entire system testing process, including but not limited to analysis, designing and executing test plans and cases, and conducting defect tracking.
• Work on project management, risk management, and process management tasks.
• Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes.
• Help implement test tools and collaborate with automation/performance test teams to build up internal tools/frameworks/platforms to make the team more productive.

• BS/MS degree in a relevant field:
  Computer Science/Engineering or EE.
• Familiar with Java/Python/Objective‑C/Golang, experience in related project development.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, ability to coordinate with different teams.
• A strong passion for mobile internet and building next generation mobile applications can take full responsibility for end to end service.
• Proactive, self‑driving, and in-depth understanding of the business; capability of communicating with cross‑functional teams and taking charge of a business independently.

• Strong coding skills and familiarity with Python.
• Experience with automation frameworks, tools and services for mobile.
• Experience in API and mobile testing / test automation. Familiarity with API test platforms, pytest, diff tools is a plus.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies, life cycle and processes.
• Knowledge about various test methods and CI/CD is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills are required for identifying and correcting issues.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support.

Tik Tok is a leading destination for short‑form mobile video. U.S. Data Security (USDS) is a subsidiary of Tik Tok in the U.S. This security‑first division was created to focus on governance of 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 turn to Tik Tok to learn, earn, express themselves, or be entertained.

The teams within USDS deliver this daily across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

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 toward everyday. 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.

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