Architect - TikTok Privacy

Responsibilities

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

TikTok Privacy & Security Product team is responsible for building compliant and user-friendly privacy solutions for TikTok, with the goal of building trust among TikTok users, regulators, and the public. The team is working on TikTok's privacy-related backend systems, including data access controls, data retention policies, and user data protection.

The Backend Software Architect, TikTok Privacy will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems for TikTok's platform while ensuring that user data is protected and used ethically. This role will require a deep understanding of privacy principles and laws, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions that meet business requirements and privacy requirements. The Backend Software Architect will work closely with product, engineering, privacy, and security teams to ensure that the backend systems are designed and built to meet TikTok's privacy requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems with a focus on user privacy and data protection
- Work with product and engineering teams to ensure that privacy considerations are integrated into the backend architecture and development process
- Collaborate with privacy and security teams to ensure that the backend systems comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations
- Develop and maintain backend architecture and technology roadmaps that prioritize user privacy and data protection
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and tools that could improve the backend systems' privacy and security features
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers on the team on privacy-related topics

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong understanding of backend technologies, such as distributed systems, databases, messaging systems, and caching
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in backend development
- Experience with privacy principles and laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA
- Experience with privacy impact assessments and risk management
- Experience with implementing privacy by design and default principles in backend systems

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 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2