Data Engineer, TikTok Multimedia at TikTok

DescriptionTikTok 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 UsAt 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
About the TeamThe Multimedia Data Platform team is responsible for optimizing app experience related to performance for TikTok users by providing data support
Working in collaboration with various teams throughout TikTok, the data platform team focuses on the creation and consumption of video content to provide comprehensive optimization solutions
This includes end-to-end optimization solutions such as client, video shooting, uploading, video playback, video delivery and player, etc.Responsibilities:Our Multimedia data platform team work closely with our product managers and data analysts by building state of the art streaming and batch data processing solution
The entire data pipeline is not only supporting the core business at TikTok -- short video, but also horizontal business across TikTok
In this role, you will see a direct link between your work, and the company's business success
You will have opportunities to deal with Petabyte-level data warehouse
Some of the world's most challenging technical and business problems are waiting for you to solve.- Apply broad knowledge of technology options, technology platforms, design techniques and approaches across the Data Engineering ecosystem to build systems that meet quality needs.- Build systems and datasets using software engineering best practices, data management fundamentals, data storage principles, recent advances in distributed systems, and operational and engineering excellence best practices.- Analyze systems, define transformation requirements, design suitable data models and document the design/specifications.- Demonstrate passion for quality and productivity by using efficient development techniques, standards and guidelines.- Drive the design, to build, execute, and maintain automated tests and/or manage deep data profiling runs to ensure data products and pipelines meet expectations- Partner with analysts, engineers, subject matter experts, and product managers to apply TikTok Multimedia analytical and quality methods to satisfy client needs.- Participate in the growth of the Data Quality Excellence practice by sharing knowledge and lessons learned, continually improving best practices, and contributing to methods that will systematically advance workforce capabilities- Effectively communicate through technical documentation, commented code, and interactions with stakeholders and adjacent teams- Contribute to building a vibrant workplace, where teams can thrive, and model the organization’s positive, supportive culture of respect and excellenceQualifications- BS/BA in Technical Field, Computer Science or Mathematics.- 3+ years experience in the data warehouse space.- 3+ years experience in custom ETL design, implementation and maintenance.- 2+ years experience working with big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Clickhouse, etc.) .- 2+ years experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling.- 3+ years experience in writing SQL statements
- Proficient in one of Programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, C++)- Communication skills, including the ability to identify and communicate data driven insights.- Ability in managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients.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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