Site Reliability Engineer in Sydney

Site Reliability Engineer in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 135000 - 165000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Ensure TikTok's video system reliability and manage production systems.
  • Company: Join TikTok's innovative USDS Video Platform team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for growth.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
  • Why this job: Be part of a mission to inspire creativity and connect communities globally.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; programming experience required.

The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.

Responsibilities

Team Intro Tik Tok video system is a world-leading video platform that provides multimedia storage, delivery, transcoding services.

As part of the USDS, the Video Platform team is responsible for building the next generation video processing platform which provides excellent experiences for billions of users around the world.

The USDS Video Platform team is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to help us continue improving Tik Tok's video system.

If you are passionate about ensuring software reliability, love problem-solving, and are prepared for exciting challenges, we would like you on our team.

  • Responsible for overall reliability of Tik Tok's video system, including video publishing and distribution.
  • Perform lifecycle management of production systems including change management, service deployment, operations and emergency response.
  • Monitor the system and respond to incidents to maintain system service level agreement (SLA), review and follow up all production incidents.
  • Perform capacity management of compute, storage and network bandwidth resources to ensure system stability and save infrastructure costs.
  • Provide strong support during big events to ensure the system is capable of consuming a large volume of Internet traffic.
  • Build tools, automations, visualizations and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical background involving software/system engineering, or equivalent working experience.
  • Programming experience with at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, C# or Go.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Extensive knowledge of networking, operation system, database system and container technology.
  • Good understanding of every aspect of microservice architecture, and hands on experience in troubleshooting in large scale distributed systems.
  • Hands on experience in common opensource systems such as Linux, My SQL, Mongo DB, Redis and ELK.
  • Experience in building solutions with AWS, GCP, Azure and other cloud services is a plus.
  • Passionate, self-motivated and good teamwork skills.

About USDS

Tik Tok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate.

The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025.

Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.

S. user data, apps and the algorithm.

We safeguard the U.

S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation.

USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution.

As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok'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

Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, 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.

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, Tik Tok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.

We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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Site Reliability Engineer in Sydney employer: TikTok USDS Joint Venture

At TikTok, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer role within our dynamic Product Engineering team. Our commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture is complemented by ample opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their career. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as a fully in-person work environment that enhances teamwork and agility, TikTok offers a unique and rewarding experience for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.

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Contact Details:

TikTok USDS Joint Venture Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Site Reliability Engineer in Sydney

Site Reliability Engineering
Software Reliability
Problem-Solving Skills
Change Management
Service Deployment
Incident Response
Capacity Management