Android Software Engineer, TikTok Privacy

Location :

Seattle

Employment Type :

Regular

Job Code :

A82886

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Responsibilities

The Privacy team focuses on implementing privacy and creating architectures in line with reasonable practices that treat user data with respect and transparency. Our team also responsible for users, an alternative TikTok environment appropriate for users under thirteen. We are looking for passionate Software Engineers that have strong problem-solving skills and coding skills to develop our privacy products. On the TikTok Privacy team, you will have significant ownership and impact over major user-facing features that affect the core TikTok experience. As an Android Engineer on the TikTok Privacy team, you will:
• Build privacy products to serve our user's data privacy needs;
• Increase protection of users and families on engaging digital platforms;
• Evolve TikTok for users, an alternative TikTok environment appropriate for users under thirteen;
• Design, implement and maintain the features that protect user privacy of our mobile application;
• Collaborate with the design and product teams to create a world-class mobile experience;
• Analyze and optimize Android applications for efficiency, performance and privacy control;
• Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work on a tight schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin;
• Ability to understand and debug large and complex code bases;
• Good team communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications:
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors;
• 2 years of experience in native Android development;
• Passion or interest in protecting individual privacy is a huge plus!

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $137750 - $237500 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

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

TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at ***/RA-request