What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Partner - TikTok Engineering - San Jose position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
About the Team
At TikTok, our R&D engineering teams are the architects of our core technology. From the algorithms that power content discovery to the infrastructure that supports billions of interactions, their work is the engine of our global platform. They are the builders and problem-solvers who directly shape the future of TikTok.
We are looking for a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to take on a critical mission: building a new engineering team from the ground up. As the strategic force behind this effort, you will do more than just recruit - you will shape the future of our R&D organization by finding the brilliant minds who will build TikTok's next generation of technology. This role is for a true builder who is energized by ambiguity, driven by impact, and ready to create something extraordinary.
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the end-to-end recruitment process for highly specialized engineering roles within core algorithm domains.
- Develop a profound understanding of our global R&D organization by partnering with key stakeholders across both English and Mandarin-speaking regions.
- Architect and execute innovative, data-driven sourcing strategies to identify and attract elite, hard-to-find talent from niche pools.
- Masterfully manage the entire candidate journey, from initial engagement and qualification through complex compensation negotiations to secure top-tier hires.
- Champion an unparalleled, high-touch experience that ensures every candidate is treated with respect and feels connected to our brand.
- Act as a culture ambassador by embodying and evangelizing the TikTok engineering culture, empowering interviewers to be compelling brand champions.
- Leverage talent market data and internal analytics to deliver actionable insights, influence key stakeholders, and continuously optimize recruiting strategies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in full-cycle recruiting, or equivalent experience in an HR or Talent Acquisition role.
- Demonstrated fluency with data, using metrics and analytics to craft recruitment strategies, create compelling narratives, and influence decisions.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- A global mindset with experience partnering effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different time zones and cultures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience hiring for technical roles, specifically in areas like Core Algorithms.
- A results-oriented, self-starter mentality with a history of taking initiative, embracing calculated risks, and continuously seeking innovation.
- A genuine passion for building teams from scratch and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Fluency in Mandarin is preferred, to communicate and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $79800 - $174400 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 the Team
At TikTok, our R&D engineering teams are the architects of our core technology. From the algorithms that power content discovery to the infrastructure that supports billions of interactions, their work is the engine of our global platform. They are the builders and problem-solvers who directly shape the future of TikTok.
We are looking for a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to take on a critical mission: building a new engineering team from the ground up. As the strategic force behind this effort, you will do more than just recruit - you will shape the future of our R&D organization by finding the brilliant minds who will build TikTok's next generation of technology. This role is for a true builder who is energized by ambiguity, driven by impact, and ready to create something extraordinary.
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the end-to-end recruitment process for highly specialized engineering roles within core algorithm domains.
- Develop a profound understanding of our global R&D organization by partnering with key stakeholders across both English and Mandarin-speaking regions.
- Architect and execute innovative, data-driven sourcing strategies to identify and attract elite, hard-to-find talent from niche pools.
- Masterfully manage the entire candidate journey, from initial engagement and qualification through complex compensation negotiations to secure top-tier hires.
- Champion an unparalleled, high-touch experience that ensures every candidate is treated with respect and feels connected to our brand.
- Act as a culture ambassador by embodying and evangelizing the TikTok engineering culture, empowering interviewers to be compelling brand champions.
- Leverage talent market data and internal analytics to deliver actionable insights, influence key stakeholders, and continuously optimize recruiting strategies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in full-cycle recruiting, or equivalent experience in an HR or Talent Acquisition role.
- Demonstrated fluency with data, using metrics and analytics to craft recruitment strategies, create compelling narratives, and influence decisions.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- A global mindset with experience partnering effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different time zones and cultures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience hiring for technical roles, specifically in areas like Core Algorithms.
- A results-oriented, self-starter mentality with a history of taking initiative, embracing calculated risks, and continuously seeking innovation.
- A genuine passion for building teams from scratch and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Fluency in Mandarin is preferred, to communicate and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $79800 - $174400 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.
Salary : $79,800 - $174,400
