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Data Engineer, Data Platform - USDS

TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Responsibilities

Team Intro: The Data Engineering team in Data Platform USDS is focused on ensuring the stability, reliability, scalability and risk management of TikTok's US data processing ecosystem. We maintain and operate both batch and streaming pipelines for multiple vertical businesses such as TikTok and TikTok Shop while adhering to strict data compliance standards. We collaborate with internal teams to enable user experiences by delivering high quality at scale. Design, implement and maintain reliable, scalable, robust and extensible big data systems that support core products and business. Build and maintain data pipelines utilizing optimal ETL patterns, frameworks, query techniques, sourcing from structured and unstructured data sources to ensure data is easily accessible and effectively used. Extract data from various sources such as APIs, HIVE tables and other structured and unstructured sources to process and store large volumes ensuring accuracy, consistency and security. Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure data accuracy, completeness and consistency. Create and maintain technical documentation such as data dictionaries, data flow diagrams and system documentation. Optimize pipelines, dashboards, frameworks and systems to facilitate easier development of data artifacts. Collaborate with engineers, product managers and data scientists to understand data needs and represent key data insights meaningfully. Analyze and visualize data to provide business stakeholders with impactful, actionable insights. Establish solid design and best engineering practice for engineers as well as non‑technical people. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related technical field involving software or systems engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 1+ years of experience working with data analytics and data engineering, including experience with data cleaning and preprocessing, data ingestion and ETL, data analysis and dashboard development. 1+ years experience building dashboards in Tableau, Power BI or similar visualization tool. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in distributed data processing using Big Data technologies like Spark/Scala, Python, Hadoop/HDFS, AWS/S3 and Kafka. Proficiency in data modeling, data design, SQL and databases. 3+ years of experience with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, M/R, Hive, Spark, Metastore, Presto, Flume, Kafka, ClickHouse, Flink etc). Strong background in algorithms and data structures. Experience working with PII and GDPR data. Effective communication with technical and non‑technical partners. Ability to deliver consistent high quality results in a fast‑paced environment. Passionate, curious, and eager to tackle day‑to‑day problems with innovation. 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. Data Security Statement

This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security‑related screening. 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 toward 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. 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. 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

Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,657 - $259,200 annually. Benefits may vary depending on employment nature and 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.

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