Senior iOS Software Engineer - TikTok Camera Effect

Responsibilities

TikTok 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, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

At the heart of TikTok's mission lies creation. The camera effect stands as the fundamental tool for unleashing creativity and spreading joy. TikTok Camera Effect team is seeking talented software engineers with experience in Client Development, AI, CG, ML or AR to build the next-generation of camera effects using the latest AI technologies.

Responsibilities
- Develop high-performance client applications that empower users in content creation.
- Remain abreast of the latest advancements in mobile development, Artificial Intelligence, and Generative AI technologies, integrating them seamlessly into our product development lifecycle.
- Engage collaboratively with product teams to grasp user requirements and product aspirations, translating design into features.
- Enhance application performance to deliver seamless user experiences and exceptional performance.
- Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of core components and frameworks, ensuring our codebase quality.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues and bugs, ensuring the stability and security of applications.
- Work closely with backend engineers to foster seamless integration between mobile applications and backend.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge in client app development and optimization, with a proficient understanding of client app architecture and design patterns.
- Expertise in utilizing app development tools and popular third-party libraries.
- Proficiency in integrating RESTful APIs, network communication, and data parsing.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities, effectively identifying and resolving technical challenges.
- Exceptional team player, skilled in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to propel project advancement.
- Innovative mindset and passion for mobile app development and content creation.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 3 years of practical experience in mobile app development, with a strong command of Swift or Objective-C

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 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $184300 - $337250 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.​

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, B