Hiring: Software Engineer, Data Governance Team Company: TikTok USDS Joint Venture Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:57:37 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Data Governance, Privacy Engineering, AI Safety, Distributed Systems, Go (Golang), Java, C++, Big Data, Hive, Spark, Kafka, Flink, Kubernetes, SQL, NoSQL, Data Lineage, GDPR/CCPA, IAM, Encryption, RTBF, LLMs, Classification Models, Observability, Risk Telemetry Experience: - 2+ years of backend engineering experience in Go (Golang), Java, or C++ (Go preferred) - Experience working with high-volume data ecosystems - Prior experience in Privacy Engineering, GDPR/CCPA compliance, or Data Governance preferred - Familiarity with data cataloging or lineage tools preferred - Experience managing data deletion at scale preferred Required Skills: - Backend engineering in Go (Golang), Java, or C++ - Big data and infrastructure tools such as Hive, Spark, Kafka, Flink, or Kubernetes - Deep understanding of Database Design, SQL, and NoSQL internals, especially regarding how data is physically stored and deleted - Designing and scaling platforms that orchestrate AI safety checks - Architecting low-latency interception systems and middleware for safety guardrails - Building distributed systems for automated data lineage and right-to-be-forgotten (RTBF) workflows - Developing backend services for integrating safety models (e.g., toxicity classifiers, LLM evaluators) - Building centralized dashboards and alerting engines for real-time safety health visibility - Understanding of encryption-at-rest/in-transit and access control (IAM) frameworks Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field - Experience with high-volume data ecosystems - Privacy domain knowledge in Privacy Engineering, GDPR/CCPA compliance, or Data Governance is a plus - Familiarity with data cataloging or lineage tools (e.g., Apache Atlas, Amundsen, or internal proprietary versions) is a plus - Security mindset with understanding of encryption and IAM frameworks - Experience managing data deletion at scale across thousands of distributed nodes is a plus Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $129,960 - $246,240 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. 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, and wellbeing benefits. 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). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!