Site Reliability Engineer, Product - USDS

Site Reliability Engineer, Product - USDS 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Responsibilities About the team: The Product Engineering team monitors and maintains the availability of TikTok, 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, JavaScript 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 TikTok 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 TikTok 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 TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok 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 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. USDS Reasonable Accommodation USDS 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 https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $129960 - $246240 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 LosAngeles 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. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr