Senior Android Software Engineer, Global E-commerce Frontend Infrastructure

Senior Android Software Engineer, Global E-commerce Frontend Infrastructure

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The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe Tik Tok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. Our product engineering team is responsible for building an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users.

We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us as we drive the future of e-commerce here at Tik Tok.

• Be responsible for developing and maintaining the e-commerce module within the Tik Tok app, focusing on features such as product browsing, search functionality, and order placement to enhance the shopping experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver new features aimed at enhancing user experience on the Tik Tok Shop.
• Architect scalable and maintainable solutions, leveraging best practices and design patterns to ensure code quality, reusability, and extensibility.
• Conduct performance analysis and profiling of the Tik Tok Shop to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
• Work closely with backend engineers to optimize network requests and data fetching mechanisms, minimizing latency and improving overall app performance.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mobile app development for Android platforms, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Expertise in Kotlin/Java, and deep understanding of mobile development frameworks and tools.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques, including memory management, network optimization, and battery efficiency.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and across different teams.

• Hybrid cross‑platform development experience preferred.

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As Byte Dancers, 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. 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.

Byte Dance 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 Byte Dance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

We are passionate about this and hope you are too.