SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test Graduate (TikTok Eng Test-PGC) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
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About this role
The centralized Testing team for TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Candidates can apply for a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you applied for. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early.
Online Assessment: Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment through CodeSignal.
Responsibilities
- Own the entire system testing process, including but not limited to: analysis, design, executing test plans and cases, and conducting defect tracking.
- Work closely with developers, product and program managers to test and validate new features and define the testing protocol.
- Analyze the root cause of defects and help with investigation and solution.
- Implement test tools and collaborate with automation/performance test teams to build up internal tools/frameworks/platforms to make the team more productive.
- Provide cross functional test support for other team members.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development
- Strong knowledge of software design, operating systems and networking
- Problem solving with algorithms and data structures
- Basic knowledge of testing methodology and tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience testing mobile apps on Android and iOS platforms
- Familiar with Redis, NSQ, Zero-MQ, Kafka, Docker, K8s, Hive, Spark
- Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and promoting best practices in quality areas
- Good cross-functional collaboration, with a track record of working effectively with development engineering and other functions
- Superior analytical skills, including strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems
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