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# Backend Software Engineer, AI Safety

- **Company:** Tiktok Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $187,741.0 - $316,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Content Analysis, Distributed Computing Environment, Fault Tolerance, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Online Service Provider, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Apache Spark, Backend, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6f535c36-fbb5-478e-a3c8-75cfa56ca3d9

## About the Role

Qualifications Must have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field, and 2 years of related work experience. Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following: Designing and implementing large-scale, distributed backend software services and systems using object-oriented or high-level programming languages including Go, Java, Python, or C++ to support high-throughput and fault-tolerant production environments; Designing and implementing scalable distributed backend systems that leverage relational or NoSQL databases to support high-volume online services; Designing and implementing scalable data processing pipelines for high-volume datasets using distributed data processing technologies Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Hive; Integrating machine learning or large language model inference services into backend systems to support
automated decision-making or content analysis workflows; and Using agile methodology for the entire software development lifecycle. Travel Requirement: International and domestic travel required up to 10%. Type: Full time, 40 hours/week Location: San Jose, CA Salary Range: $187741 - $316800 per year To Apply, click the apply button below. Contact if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website. 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 #IND-DNI

## Description

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. About the Team Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey! Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain infrastructure that enables safe deployment and monitoring of generative AI systems. Develop systems to detect, respond to, and mitigate misuse and safety incidents in AI-generated content. Collaborate closely with ML engineers, T&S policy, operations, and research teams to align models with safety principles. Assess and remediate real-time safety risks from emerging AI capabilities. Assist
in prototyping and productionizing classifiers, filters, audits, and feedback loops for high-risk or novel model outputs. Participate in safety evaluations, instrumentation, and experimentation to monitor alignment, fairness, and reliability at scale.


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