Architect - Tiktok Privacy

Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
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:

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

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with implementing privacy by design and default principles in backend systems
• Experience with privacy principles and laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA
• Experience with privacy impact assessments and risk management

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 [email protected].
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Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $199500 - $340100 annually.
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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.
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At ByteDance/TikTok our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support ByteDancers to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
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We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
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Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off(PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
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We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.