Software Engineer, Ads ML Infrastructure - USDS

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer for their Ads ML Infrastructure team within USDS. The role involves developing ads delivery and ranking systems while collaborating on market-specific features and contributing to the entire software development lifecycle. Responsibilities Responsible for the development of ads delivery and ranking systems for the global market Responsible for the development of market specific features together with ads platform Work independently on a variety of tasks from complex modules to subsystem level in high quality Familiar with the entire software development life cycle, including product discussion, requirement analysis, document writing, system design, coding, testing, etc Skills BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with industry experience 1+ years experience as a software engineer with proven contributions to team-based projects, ideally in a collaborative role Solid programming skills, proficient in C/C++ and Python with a strong grasp of data structure and algorithms Good collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across different locations and time zones for global business needs Experience in the Ad tech industry or recommendation systems Experience with building large-scale backend infrastructure Good knowledge in one of the following areas: machine learning, deep learning, backend, large-scale systems, data pipeline Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) savings plan with company match Paid parental leave Short-term and long-term disability coverage Life insurance Wellbeing benefits 10 paid holidays per year 10 paid sick days per year 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure) Company Overview TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship TikTok has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 979 in 2025, 601 in 2024, 387 in 2023, 322 in 2022, 133 in 2021, 72 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.