Tech Lead (Distributed Database), Data Platform

Job summary
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. The team is developing a high-performance analytical database. Join TikTok to inspire creativity and bring joy.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Contribute to the database engine, including storage, query execution, metadata management, resource management, and performance optimization. • Ensure code quality, extensibility, and sustainability within the module/project. • Solve hard problems and create opportunities for junior engineers to grow. • Create a transparent, open, and creative culture. • Oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in organizational units. • Monitor the results and quality of different software solutions and projects implemented in the organization. • Oversee the development of Proof-of-Concept/solutions and provide technical expertise on software and platform features, considering security and risk factors.
Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field. • At least 5 years of backend experience with at least 1 year of tech leadership experience. • Expertise in Linux operating system principles, networking, and multi-threading. • Expertise in software development skills in modern C++. • Experience with one or more of these technologies: ClickHouse, Apache Impala, Prestodb, Trino, Apache Doris, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Greenplum. • Contributor/Committer or PMC of the open-source community is a plus.
Key Skills Needed
• Backend development • Technical leadership • Linux operating system • Networking • Multi-threading • Modern C++ • ClickHouse, Apache Impala, Prestodb, Trino, Apache Doris, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Greenplum (optional) • Contributor/Committer or PMC involvement in open-source community (optional)