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Tik Tok is hiring: Tech Lead Manager, TikTok Ads Creator Monetization in San Jos

Tik Tok, San Jose, CA, US, 95199

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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: - Develop industry-leading products for brand and influencer collaborations leveraging core technical capabilities such as AI and content understanding to establish TikTok as the most vibrant influencer monetization ecosystem. - Drive strategic goals and technical direction for the team to maximize business growth in TikTok ads and creator monetization. - Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to members of the creative ecosystem team and peers. - Lead the technical design and implementation of critical projects within the creator monetization ecosystem. - Ensure the development of scalable and reliable systems that align with product objectives and requirements. - Define long-term technical roadmaps and actively participate in strategic technical decisions. - Collaborate effectively with global R&D and product management teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - 2+ years of experience leading a software engineering team of at least five members, either as a tech lead, engineering manager, or as a startup founder/co-founder. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical fields. - Exceptional teamwork and coaching abilities, including strong communication, ownership, empathy, and integrity. - Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java). - Passionate about exploring new technologies, with proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think critically and communicate solutions clearly and concisely. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in leading a cross-region engineering team.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $208800 - $438000 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 . 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, asociarse a través de funciones con equipos globales e impactar mucho. Si eres alguien que da la bienvenida a los desafíos, estamos ansiosos por tenerte en el equipo! Responsabilidades: - Desarrollar productos líderes de la industria para colaboraciones de marca e influencers aprovechando las capacidades técnicas básicas como IA y entendimiento del contenido para establecer TikTok como el ecosistema de monetización de influenciadores más vibrante. - Trabajo en equipo y habilidades de coaching excepcionales, incluyendo una comunicación fuerte, propiedad, empatía e integridad. - Conocimiento sólido de estructuras de datos y algoritmos, y dominio de al menos un lenguaje de programación (por ejemplo, Python, Go, Java). - Pasión por explorar nuevas tecnologías, con comprobadas habilidades analíticas y de resolución de problemas. Capacidad para pensar críticamente y comunicar soluciones claramente y concisa. Calificaciones preferidas: - Experiencia en dirigir un equipo de ingeniería transregional. Información sobre el trabajo [Para la transparencia salarial] Descripción de compensación ( anualmente) El rango base de salario para este puesto en la ciudad seleccionada es de $ 8800 a $ 438000 anuales. La remuneración puede variar fuera de esta gama dependiendo de varios factores, incluidas las calificaciones del candidato, las habilidades dentales, las competencias y la experiencia laboral 401 , los beneficios a corto plazo. Los empleados también reciben 10 vacaciones pagadas por año, 10 días de enfermedad pagados al año y 17 días de Tiempo Personal Pagado (prorated upon hiring with increasing accruals by tenure). La Compañía se reserva el derecho a modificar o cambiar estos programas de beneficios en cualquier momento, con o sin previo aviso. Para el Condado de Los Ángeles (no incorporada) Candidatos: los solicitantes calificados con antecedentes de arresto o condenación serán considerados para su empleo de acuerdo con todas las leyes federales, estatales y locales incluyendo la Ordenanza del Condado Fair Chance para Empleadores y la Ley Fair Chance de California. Nuestro producto innovador está construido para ayudar a las personas a expresarse auténticamente, descubrir y conectarse -y nuestros equipos globales y diversos lo hacen posible. Juntos creamos valor para nuestras comunidades, inspiramos la creatividad y traemos alegría, una misión que trabajamos todos los días. Nos esforzamos por hacer grandes cosas con grandes personas. Lideramos con curiosidad, humildad y un deseo de tener impacto en una empresa tecnológica en rápido crecimiento. Cada desafío es una oportunidad de aprender e innovar como un equipo. Somos resilientes y aceptamos los retos cuando vienen. Si necesita ayuda o un alojamiento razonable, póngase en contacto con nosotros.