TikTok
Data Site Reliability Engineer, Video Platform - USDS
TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Data Site Reliability Engineer, Video Platform - USDS
This is a Site Reliability Engineer role, focusing on the data pipeline reliability for the Video Platform team in USDS. Data SREs monitor data and keep production batch and realtime processing jobs up and running with the highest level of availability, ensuring our users have the freshest, complete and correct data possible.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross‑functional partnerships, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office three days a week, or as directed by their manager or department. We regularly review our hybrid model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
Manage day‑to‑day operations of data service, realtime/batch data pipelines, such as Service Level Agreement management, pipeline deployment, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Proactively monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and systems for performance issues, errors, or anomalies.
Create tools, build alarms and dashboards, drive internal process improvements, and automate monitoring and improvement of data engineering operations.
Improve systems reliability, efficiency, and velocity through scaling, optimizing both resources and data processing workflows, potentially refactoring code or implementing new solutions.
Develop and deploy new reliable and scalable data pipelines and infrastructure components as required by business needs.
Work closely with data engineering and various vertical teams within the Video Architecture platform.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related technical background involving software/system engineering, or equivalent working experience.
Good programming experience with SQL and at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, Go, or Scala.
Experience in data engineering, with a focus on data systems reliability, scalability, performance, and capacity management.
Solid experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Flink, YARN) and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
Knowledge of data pipeline and workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Luigi).
Experience building data solutions with AWS, Google, Azure, and other cloud services is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated independent thinking capabilities and troubleshooting skills in large‑scale distributed systems.
Good communication and coordination skills.
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 focuses on heightened governance of data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. The teams within USDS deliver on this commitment daily 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.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people globally, and our workplace reflects the diversity of our community.
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 protected reasons. 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 $136,800 - $259,200 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. The role may also be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country 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 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.
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In order to enhance collaboration and cross‑functional partnerships, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office three days a week, or as directed by their manager or department. We regularly review our hybrid model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
Manage day‑to‑day operations of data service, realtime/batch data pipelines, such as Service Level Agreement management, pipeline deployment, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Proactively monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and systems for performance issues, errors, or anomalies.
Create tools, build alarms and dashboards, drive internal process improvements, and automate monitoring and improvement of data engineering operations.
Improve systems reliability, efficiency, and velocity through scaling, optimizing both resources and data processing workflows, potentially refactoring code or implementing new solutions.
Develop and deploy new reliable and scalable data pipelines and infrastructure components as required by business needs.
Work closely with data engineering and various vertical teams within the Video Architecture platform.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related technical background involving software/system engineering, or equivalent working experience.
Good programming experience with SQL and at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, Go, or Scala.
Experience in data engineering, with a focus on data systems reliability, scalability, performance, and capacity management.
Solid experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Flink, YARN) and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
Knowledge of data pipeline and workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Luigi).
Experience building data solutions with AWS, Google, Azure, and other cloud services is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated independent thinking capabilities and troubleshooting skills in large‑scale distributed systems.
Good communication and coordination skills.
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 focuses on heightened governance of data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. The teams within USDS deliver on this commitment daily 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.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people globally, and our workplace reflects the diversity of our community.
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 protected reasons. 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 $136,800 - $259,200 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. The role may also be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country 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 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.
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