Software Engineer - TikTok Ads Creator Monetization Job at Tik Tok in San Jose

Responsibilities

A "creative" is the ad (in the form of a short-form video) served to TikTok users, composed of video, background music, call-to-action card, post-click landing page, and other formats that get delivered to users. A quote goes "creativity is the soul of advertising", because a good ad creative is effective, yet difficult to produce, especially at the scale of TikTok advertising. The TikTok Ads Creative & Ecosystem team's mission is to solve the above dilemma, by building industry-leading tech solutions for ads creative / landing page understanding, production / generation, and optimization, to inspire and empower advertisers, creators, and other 3rd parties in the ecosystem to create and deliver the best engaging creative experiences to the end users. Our work is at the core of TikTok and creator monetization. Examples of our team's work include TikTok video editor, AI-powered smart video generation (we are also exploring AIGC), and TikTok creative exchange (a creative marketplace to connect TikTok advertisers with creators or third-party creative agencies). We are user / product oriented and dedicated to technical excellence. We aim to drive and lead the technology renovation in the ads tech and creative industry, powering products and driving values for our clients, creators, and the whole ecosystem. We are looking for software engineers who are excited to grow their business understanding, build highly scalable and reliable software / infrastructure, partner across functions with global teams, and make big impacts. If you are someone who welcomes challenges, we are eager to have you on the team! Responsibilities : 1. Contribute to the development of innovative products that support brand and influencer collaborations, utilizing core technical skills such as AI and content understanding. 2. Assist in executing strategic goals and providing technical support to drive business growth within TikTok ads and creator monetization. 3. Collaborate with senior team members to learn and develop technical leadership skills in the creative ecosystem. 4. Help design and implement key projects within the creator monetization ecosystem, under guidance from more experienced colleagues. 5. Participate in building scalable and reliable systems that support product objectives and requirements. 6. Support the creation of long-term technical roadmaps and contribute to ongoing technical decision-making. 7. Work closely with global R&D and product management teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to execute projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : 1. 1+ years of experience as a software engineer with proven contributions to team-based projects, ideally in a collaborative or leadership role. 2. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience. 3. Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java). 4. Passion for learning and exploring new technologies, with demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills. 5. Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within a team and take ownership of tasks. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Exposure to or experience in leading small teams or projects, with the ability to mentor peers or guide junior team members. 2. Familiarity with cross-region or distributed teams, with an understanding of the dynamics and challenges of remote collaboration. 3. Experience working with scalable systems or contributing to the design and development of production-level software. 4. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms or distributed systems (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure). 5. Interest in or experience with ad technologies, recommendation systems, or influencer monetization ecosystems.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $259200 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

In Summary : A "creative" is the ad (in the form of a short-form video) served to TikTok users, composed of video, background music, call-to-action card, post-click landing page, and other formats that get delivered to users . The TikTok Ads Creative & Ecosystem team's mission is to build industry-leading tech solutions for ads creative / landing page understanding, production / generation, and optimization .

En Español : Responsabilidades Un "creativo" es el anuncio (en forma de un video en formato corto) que se sirve a los usuarios de TikTok, compuesto por vídeo, música de fondo, tarjeta de llamada a la acción, página de aterrizaje post-clic y otros formatos que se entregan al usuario. Una cita dice : "la creatividad es el alma de la publicidad", porque una buena creación de anuncios es efectiva pero difícil de producir, especialmente en la escala del marketing de TikTok. Buscamos ingenieros de software que estén entusiasmados por desarrollar su comprensión empresarial, construir un software / infraestructura altamente escalable y confiable para impulsar el crecimiento del negocio dentro de los anuncios de TikTok y la monetización del creador. 3. Colaborar con miembros superiores del equipo para aprender y desarrollar habilidades técnicas de liderazgo en el ecosistema creativo. 4. Ayudar a diseñar e implementar proyectos clave dentro del ecosistema de monetizar el creador, bajo la orientación de colegas más experimentados. 5. Participar en sistemas de gestión de productos escalables y fiables que construyan requisitos cercanos a largo plazo. 6. Licenciatura o superior en Ciencias de la Computación o un campo técnico relacionado, o experiencia equivalente en la industria. 3. Conocimiento sólido de estructuras y algoritmos de datos, con dominio de al menos un lenguaje de programación (por ejemplo, Python, Go, Java). 4. Pasión por aprender y explorar nuevas tecnologías, con habilidades demostradas para resolver problemas y análisis. 5. Habilidades de comunicación efectivas, con capacidad de colaborar dentro de un equipo y tomar posesión de tareas. Calificaciones preferidas : 1. Exposición o experiencia en equipos pequeños líderes o proyectos equivalentes, con la capacidad de asesoramiento a pares o guiar a miembros del equipo. 2. Familiarización con equipos transregionales o distribuidos, con una comprensión de las dinámicas y competencias de colaboración. 3. Experiencia trabajando con sistemas junior escalables o contribuyendo al diseño y desarrollo de niveles de producción. El salario básico es una parte del paquete total que se proporciona para compensar y reconocer a los empleados por su trabajo, entre otros. Este papel también puede ser elegible para bonos / incentivos discrecionales adicionales y unidades de acciones restringidas. Los beneficios pueden variar según la naturaleza del empleo y el lugar de trabajo del país. En TikTok, nuestra misión es inspirar la creatividad y traer alegría. La sede global de TikTok se encuentra en Los Ángeles y Singapur, y también tenemos oficinas en Nueva York, Londres, Dublín, París, Berlín, Dubai, Jakarta, Seúl y Tokio. Por qué unirse a nosotros Inspirando la creativitad es el núcleo de la misión de TikTok. Nuestro producto innovador está construido para ayudar a las personas a expresarse auténticamente, descubrir y conectarse -y nuestros equipos globales diversificados lo hacen posible. Juntos, creamos valor para nuestras comunidades e inspiran creatividade y gozo - una misión única que trabajamos juntos hacia cada día. Nuestra plataforma conecta a personas de todo el mundo y también nuestro lugar de trabajo. En TikTok, nuestra misión es inspirar creatividad y traer alegría. Para lograr ese objetivo, estamos comprometidos con celebrar nuestras diversas voces y crear un entorno que refleje las muchas comunidades a las que alcanzamos. Estamos apasionados por esto y esperamos que tú lo seas también.