Frontend Software Engineer – TikTok LIVE

About the role

TikTok is seeking a passionate Frontend Software Engineer to help build and optimise the real‑time, high‑performance infrastructure behind TikTok LIVE. You will work across web, mobile and desktop platforms to deliver a seamless streaming experience for creators and viewers.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement user‑facing features for the TikTok LIVE ecosystem, supporting web, mobile and desktop clients.
• Collaborate with back‑end engineers, UX/UI designers and product managers to translate wireframes into responsive, visually engaging interfaces.
• Stay up‑to‑date with front‑end trends, propose innovative solutions, and optimise performance and cross‑browser compatibility.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues together with QA to ensure robust, high‑quality code.
• Contribute to engineering tools and platform decisions that improve overall development efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Strong foundation in front‑end technologies and experience with at least one major framework (React, Angular or Vue.js).
• Proven track record contributing to large‑scale projects and delivering production‑ready features.
• Excellent collaboration, problem‑solving abilities and a proactive “can‑do” mindset.

Required skills

• React, Angular or Vue.js
• Responsive design, cross‑browser compatibility, performance optimisation
• Node.js (full‑stack experience preferred)
• React Native, Flutter, Three.js or WebGL (nice‑to‑have)
• Experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex or AI‑powered IDE plugins