SRE Tech Lead / Expert - Cloud Infrastructure3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsResponsibilitiesTikTok 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.Grow and lead a high-performing SRE engineering team focused on developing and maintaining scalable, production-grade AI Platform systems, with emphasis on reliability, performance, and operational excellence.Balance hands-on technical contributions in system design and implementation while effectively managing team growth, performance, and professional development.Provide strategic technical direction and architectural guidance to strengthen engineering practices, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence across collaborative projects.Build and maintain strong partnerships across engineering teams, business units, and external stakeholders to align technical initiatives with organizational goals and drive successful outcomes.Champion innovation within the team by evaluating emerging technologies, implementing modern engineering practices, and driving continuous improvements to the AI Platform infrastructure.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software/system engineering, or equivalent working experience.Solid foundation in software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.Deep understanding of Linux systems, distributed storage architectures, networking fundamentals, and system performance optimization.Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, or Java), experienced in applying software design patterns and clean code principles in production environments.Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through complex projects and changing priorities.Preferred Qualifications5+ years of relevant software engineering experience, including team leadership.Extensive hands-on experience with distributed storage technologies (KV stores, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB).Strong background in message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and data processing frameworks.Production experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes), microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies.Demonstrated track record of building and operating large-scale distributed 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.
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