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world around us.

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Innovation at TikTok!
TikTok is known for our rapid growth – as we like to say, we build fast
together. Not only does this mean we iterate our ideas quickly, but we're not
afraid to think outside the box and support each other when we do. There is so
much potential for growth as an individual and as a company. We're innovative
because our ideas come from everywhere and anywhere. "My first week here, I was
told, 'there's a place for everyone here at TikTok'," says Chelsea Alahakone, a
member of the Trust and Safety team. "I'm proud to say I see that value in
practice every day. My colleagues come from a variety of backgrounds and
therefore bring immeasurable value to the table with diverse perspectives,
approaches and solutions to the same problem. It's only from this melting pot of
new ideas that we are able to create and grow together."Creating and growing
together is the mission that drives everything we do. From day one of your
career journey, you will have TikTok leaders who are willing to invest time and
resources into all possible ideas – and the people behind them. Biannual
performance reviews and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help people set and
meet their ambitious goals.Employees who succeed at TikTok have a healthy
appetite for change and a willingness to step out of their comfort zones and ask
hard questions. For example, the Trust and Safety team works every day to keep
TikTok a safe platform for all users through content moderation, policy making,
and product management. When Alahakone was faced with an issue that resulted in
a user's concern not being addressed in a timely manner, she asked herself "why
do we have this process in the first place?" rather than simply "what in the
process is broken?" This reflects another one of TikTok's values, which we call
a "ByteStyle"; the drive to "Seek Truth and be Pragmatic." From Trust and Safety
employees like Chelsea, to Global Business Solutions teammates growing the
platform's revenue, to the Marketing & Comms groups telling the
ever-evolving story of TikTok, we don't believe in quick fixes, or doing
something a certain way simply because it's the way it has always been done.
"There is a constant aim to optimize our platform and our ways of working."If
you're interested in a career at TikTok, don't hesitate to apply! There are
limitless opportunities to do great work and inspire joy in yourself, in your
teammates, and in more than a billion users worldwide. Explore open positions
today.
2023-11-30
By the Numbers: How TikTok Has Grown!
We can't believe TikTok started way back in 2018! They grow up so fast. In
pursuit of our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to all users, the
platform has grown in numerous ways – literally! Let's check out the numbers.
Today, TikTok has dozens of offices on six continents (maybe Antarctica, one
day...), and thousands of employees who work every day to build and innovate
industry firsts. We're making strides in Data Security, investing $1.5 billion
dollars in protecting US user and business data – and €1.2 billion euros to
create local European data storage in Dublin and Oslo. After all, when
businesses want to make an impact, they turn to TikTok. Around the world, small
businesses rely on TikTok. In Southeast Asia, more than 15 million independent
businesses use the platform to promote their work.In the United Kingdom, the
activity of small businesses on TikTok added over £1.6 billion to the country's
GDP last year. Over 55% of small business owners on TikTok are also ethnic
minorities, reflecting TikTok's commitment to creating a safe space for all, and
not just acknowledging diversity, but celebrating it. Three-quarters (75%) of
sellers said that TikTok positively impacted their ability to reach customers
across the UK. And there are a lot of potential customers. In Europe, TikTok has
over 100 million users – and North America celebrates just over 150 million!
We're so grateful for every user discovering the music, clothes, and people they
love on the platform. "It's been very inspiring to see how TikTok has elevated
education, community-building, and small businesses in particular," says
Jennifer Kim, a Talent Acquisition lead. "We're excited to continue helping them
thrive and connect with our diverse and vibrant TikTok audience."The efforts to
provide a safe and effective platform for buyers, creators, and all users would
not be possible without our dedicated teams working across a variety of
specialties. From Trust and Safety, who work hard to keep the platform safe and
inclusive to all, to TikTok LIVE, who created a space for the TikTok community
to experience culture together in real time, to countless others in the Legal,
Marketing, and Infrastructure teams, there are new roles to get involved and
create your own career in every field. Above all, there's one statistic that
sticks with us: 1 of every 2 users say that using TikTok makes them happy. For a
company that strives to inspire creativity and bring joy, making our community
feel happy is at the core of all we do. When you start a career at TikTok,
you're not only joining a company that's rapidly growing, but also improving the
lives of thousands of small business owners, creators, and users across the
globe. Our company has offices all around the world to best serve our diverse
and vibrant community – no matter where you are, you'll make meaningful impact.
We can't wait to see what the next five years will bring. Explore open positions
near you today.
2023-11-20
Go Down Under with TikTok!
Did you know TikTok has offices on six continents? We work without borders, and
take a global approach to all we do – and we're currently hiring a multitude of
tech roles at our Sydney, Australia office. We sat down with Natalie Antoniadis,
HR Business Partner supporting tech functions across Engineering, Data, Trust
& Safety and Quality Assurance roles. She spoke about how TikTok is growing
and innovating in Australia, what life at the Sydney office is like, and all the
opportunities teammates have to make a real impact on the company, touching the
lives of more than one billion users worldwide.Antoniadis originally studied to
be a midwife – "I realized very quickly that was not for me," she laughed – and
later switched to a business degree, majoring in finance, picturing herself
working at a bank. Then one of her lecturers suggested a career in Human
Resources. "They said, 'hey, you're very good at explaining things really
concisely, really clearly. Have you thought about HR?'. I took a class in
employment law, and absolutely loved it. That led to me to this moment in my
career."She joined TikTok nine months ago because she saw a unique opportunity
to lend her years of HR experience to establish and evolve Sydney's tech
presence. "We're looking to invest in our people and in tech within the
Australian market. We truly believe that our people make us who we are. Whether
they're building the platform to support users or working directly with our
clients to grow businesses, our people make TikTok what it is."Those hired for
tech positions in Sydney will work on global projects. "It's not every day, in
every job, that you get to work on a feature or function that directly impacts
that many users," Antoniadis says. She is excited by the work of building a team
that will allow local talent to produce something on such a global scale. During
the candidate interview process, Antoniadis and her colleagues hope to show off
TikTok Sydney's culture. Natalie giving a talk at a TikTok networking event held
recently at the Sydney office."We want to be transparent about our values and
who we are. It's just as important for the candidate to get to interview us, and
make sure we're a good fit for them, as it is for us to make sure their skills
and technical capabilities are a good match for TikTok."Located in Sydney, the
Australian TikTok office is known for its amazing modern facilities and the
opportunities it affords to create and learn together. "The Sydney office
features all the amenities and technology an office should have to help you
bring your best self to work," says Antoniadis. "We don't want to limit the
growth of our people, and we don't necessarily want to limit what our people can
work on. So creating an office environment where constant conversation and
collaboration is facilitated is a must."The tech teams in Sydney are constantly
learning from each other. Antoniadis describes weekly sharing sessions, where a
teammate who is experienced in a particular system, or piece of technology
shares their learnings with the rest of the group. "We really aim to ensure
knowledge is shared among colleagues, no matter your level of experience or
expertise." For example, one of the mobile engineering teams took it upon
themselves to build a structured onboarding system to help support new graduates
who are coming onto the team. "It's a very robust program for new talent," she
says. "It was built by the team, and ensures hires are equipped with all the
technical capabilities that are expected of them."This culture of
knowledge-sharing and growing together has impressed Antoniadis since day one.
Prior to joining TikTok, she worked for many small-to-medium sized companies.
She was initially concerned that transitioning to a global tech company would be
a big jump, but she felt supported the whole time. "The advice I would give to
anyone who is intimidated by the prospect of joining a large global tech giant
is: back yourself. Embrace a growth mindset and volunteer to participate in any
and all opportunities that are made available to you. We have some of the
smartest minds working collaboratively to bring joy to our people. There's every
reason to believe you'll be successful." This work is driven by our company
values that influence our culture and employees. "Being candid and clear is by
far my favorite value we embody. There's no fear of voicing your opinions or
ideas when maybe they're a little bit different than the status quo. It is
welcomed here and it's encouraged. We're very open-minded to new ideas, new ways
of working, and because of that you learn and develop at a much more rapid rate
than perhaps you would somewhere else."Interested in landing a role in the
Sydney office and experiencing life at TikTok? Explore open roles in tech and
beyond here.
2024-04-01
Where in The World is TikTok?
TikTok is a truly global company that works across borders and markets. With
over one hundred offices that cover many different functions, teammates have
opportunities to transfer between locations as their careers progress. The
TikTok Mobility team helps fully support employees when they change roles, teams
– and even countries! We spoke to Arief Kusuma, Bahar Bozdogan, Maayan Kotler,
and Rafael Moreira de Lima about their journeys moving from one country to
another for their work at TikTok, and the growth opportunities that resulted.
Rafael Moreira de Lima had already been with TikTok as a Senior Business
Partnership Manager for the Brazilian market for a year and a half when he got
an opportunity to transfer from the Sao Paolo office to the Miami office. The
new role comprised managing partnerships across Latin America, and was a perfect
opportunity to aim for the highest, a company value that he believes in
strongly. "It's not just about applying for a position and waiting to be
transferred. It's about having the freedom to make decisions about how you'd
like to shape your career and seeking challenges that get you to that next step
and level of responsibility." He says. "Only then can we create top-notch
products and user experiences." When he took on his new, expanded role, he and
his wife were also expecting their first child. What might have been a stressful
period of moving was instead supported fully by TikTok, who assisted in the
logistics and financial aid of moving and working in a new country. "The company
really helps you take these opportunities to grow."Bahar Bozdogan, who
transferred from London to New York, adds that TikTok's global scope benefits
not only the growth of the individual, but the growth of whole teams. In her
first year at the company, she was promoted to a lead role managing product
marketing, and helped advertisers on TikTok measure the effectiveness of their
work and reach the right audience. "I was in Europe, but working very closely
with my teammates in San Francisco and New York, to create scope for real,
global impact." Due to the increasingly global nature of the company, Bozdoga
felt that moving to the United States to continue to expand the team's work was
"the next natural step." Maayan Kolter, who moved from Tel Aviv to Singapore
with her three children, says that while many people may be apprehensive about
making a big change in both their career and their personal lives, TikTok makes
these opportunities "thrilling"."The prospect of being at the forefront of this
innovative venture within TikTok was incredibly motivating," she says of her
work creating partnerships with gaming clients for the Global Business Solutions
team. "The team was part of a brand new division, and I wanted to embrace the
challenge and make the move. Not only were there opportunities professionally,
but the opportunity to continue my work AND explore a new city, immerse
ourselves in a different culture, has been a true adventure."While the moves
were not without their challenges – all employees cite adjusting to the
differences in weather, food, and culture as an ongoing process – they agree
working in a multicultural company without borders, as well as the ease with
which they made the change, is a career experience they wouldn't have gotten at
another company."The size of added business is just ten times bigger, when your
work becomes global," Bozdogan says. "It's an amazing opportunity to achieve
what you couldn't in a smaller company." She cites the concept of constant
iteration, saying teams across TikTok are improving and adapting processes on a
rolling basis, based on feedback from users, all while staying humble and
listening. Thanks to the size of the user base, TikTok receives valuable
feedback every day. "We have such a huge, borderless pool of insights.""I work
with people from different parts of the world on projects every day," says
Kusuma. "There is no limit or geographical boundaries that hinder people from
achieving communal goals." "Roles at TikTok require a global mindset;
understanding the dynamics of the industry, market dynamics, and the complexity
of managing diverse teams," says Kolter. "When you work in multiple places and
roles, you get to immerse yourself in learning and explore all aspects of the
product, you can take the work to the next level."TikTok is hiring! Explore
positions open at all our offices – you never know where in the world your
career at TikTok could take you!
2024-03-14
How TikTok Shop is Transforming Retail!
This past holiday season, millions of people shopped for presents on TikTok
Shop, the fully integrated experience that connects creators, sellers, and
customers across the world. There's a reason #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt is such a
popular hashtag – with just a few taps, you can buy the clothes, beauty
products, food, and more you see in your favorite TikToks. But none of this
would be possible without the TikTok Shop team, who work tirelessly to make it
the premier shopping destination on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and every day.
We spoke to Rikin Khamar, Thimaporn Kotcha, and Natalia Lizon, based in our
London, Bangkok, and San Jose offices respectively, about working at the cutting
edge of e-commerce and what excites them about the future of the platform.The
changing e-commerce industry and TikTok's reputation for pushing boundaries
attracted Khamar, Kotcha, and Lizon to the company, each citing the culture of
innovation, opportunities to grow, and the possibilities of a global audience.
"TikTok – and TikTok Shop, by extension – isn't afraid to develop something
really new," says Khamar, the UK Business Development Director for Fulfilled by
TikTok Shop, TikTok Shop's logistics service. His team helps sellers engage with
customers and spend more time creating by taking care of preparing and
dispatching orders around the world. "There are only a handful of companies in
the world that can boast about having done something like this before, and I'm
privileged to have joined TikTok at this time in its life cycle." Lizon, an
E-commerce Governance Lead whose team analyzes, responds to, and partners on the
creation of policy around e-commerce content, agrees. "I'd been with my previous
employer for over eight years. The prospect of joining TikTok Shop in its early
stages felt very exciting to me. I love the idea of solving new problems on a
global scale." Nothing was more exciting – or global – than this shopping
season. On Black Friday, Americans set a new record for online shopping,
spending almost $9.8 billion. In the UK, there are over 1.5 million businesses
on the platform, and TikTok Shop provided discount codes of up to 60% off
products to help customers get the best deals from their favorite creators. With
all the (virtual) foot traffic, Khamar's team was busy. "We saw the rapid growth
of merchants adopting Fufilled by TikTok's services, which is very exciting
because it has led to lots of new features and marketing channels," he says.
"The team is growing, and we're working very hard to leverage the relationships
between customers and sellers to learn about what we can do better and what
users need.""TikTok Shop is at the forefront of technology and will transform
traditional e-commerce," says Kotcha, whose team specializes in supporting the
operations of businesses in the Sports and Lifestyle category. "We see sellers
who start at zero and make it to their highest sales record ever. It is amazing
to see the ecosystem grow at such a fast pace." With such rapid growth of the
consumer and seller base, the TikTok Shop team work hard to meet any need that
arises. During the busy holiday season, Lizon's team was available to both
account managers and creators through TikTok Shop's Angel OnCall, where
e-commerce customers can get help with any issues that might arise during their
shopping spree. As the last line of defense to ensure products and sellers on
TikTok Shop are trustworthy and safe for all users, Lizon, like Khamar, found
the high volume of shoppers to lead to a learning experience, noticing trends
and patterns in the markets."We're focusing on shifting from more reactive
escalations – answering problems as they come in – to proactive management, or
developing policies to protect users from bad content or products before they
can even reach the consumer," Lizon says. "We're always keeping our eyes open
for new opportunities to improve the shopping experience."Kotcha emphasizes this
as an example of TikTok's commitment to constantly learning and iterating in our
work. "We cannot only rely on historical data or previous best practices to
grow. We need to ensure we always understand users and their experience. They
inform everything we do and the changes we enact."All three teammates agree that
someone interested in joining the company and the TikTok Shop team should be
analytical, strategic, and creative. "We're looking for people that really can
make things happen and are not afraid to take ownership," says Khamar. Kotcha
describes the ideal teammate as someone who is interested in driving real change
and creating truly unique experiences.Or, as Lizon puts it, "TikTok is a great
place to work for anyone who enjoys 'building the plane while flying it.'"TikTok
Shop is currently hiring globally across Operations, Governance and Experience,
Logistics and Fufillment, Products, Strategy and Data Science functions. Join
the fun and explore all the ways you can transform the e-commerce industry.
2024-01-22
Innovation at TikTok!
TikTok is known for our rapid growth – as we like to say, we build fast
together. Not only does this mean we iterate our ideas quickly, but we're not
afraid to think outside the box and support each other when we do. There is so
much potential for growth as an individual and as a company. We're innovative
because our ideas come from everywhere and anywhere. "My first week here, I was
told, 'there's a place for everyone here at TikTok'," says Chelsea Alahakone, a
member of the Trust and Safety team. "I'm proud to say I see that value in
practice every day. My colleagues come from a variety of backgrounds and
therefore bring immeasurable value to the table with diverse perspectives,
approaches and solutions to the same problem. It's only from this melting pot of
new ideas that we are able to create and grow together."Creating and growing
together is the mission that drives everything we do. From day one of your
career journey, you will have TikTok leaders who are willing to invest time and
resources into all possible ideas – and the people behind them. Biannual
performance reviews and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help people set and
meet their ambitious goals.Employees who succeed at TikTok have a healthy
appetite for change and a willingness to step out of their comfort zones and ask
hard questions. For example, the Trust and Safety team works every day to keep
TikTok a safe platform for all users through content moderation, policy making,
and product management. When Alahakone was faced with an issue that resulted in
a user's concern not being addressed in a timely manner, she asked herself "why
do we have this process in the first place?" rather than simply "what in the
process is broken?" This reflects another one of TikTok's values, which we call
a "ByteStyle"; the drive to "Seek Truth and be Pragmatic." From Trust and Safety
employees like Chelsea, to Global Business Solutions teammates growing the
platform's revenue, to the Marketing & Comms groups telling the
ever-evolving story of TikTok, we don't believe in quick fixes, or doing
something a certain way simply because it's the way it has always been done.
"There is a constant aim to optimize our platform and our ways of working."If
you're interested in a career at TikTok, don't hesitate to apply! There are
limitless opportunities to do great work and inspire joy in yourself, in your
teammates, and in more than a billion users worldwide. Explore open positions
today.
2023-11-30
By the Numbers: How TikTok Has Grown!
We can't believe TikTok started way back in 2018! They grow up so fast. In
pursuit of our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to all users, the
platform has grown in numerous ways – literally! Let's check out the numbers.
Today, TikTok has dozens of offices on six continents (maybe Antarctica, one
day...), and thousands of employees who work every day to build and innovate
industry firsts. We're making strides in Data Security, investing $1.5 billion
dollars in protecting US user and business data – and €1.2 billion euros to
create local European data storage in Dublin and Oslo. After all, when
businesses want to make an impact, they turn to TikTok. Around the world, small
businesses rely on TikTok. In Southeast Asia, more than 15 million independent
businesses use the platform to promote their work.In the United Kingdom, the
activity of small businesses on TikTok added over £1.6 billion to the country's
GDP last year. Over 55% of small business owners on TikTok are also ethnic
minorities, reflecting TikTok's commitment to creating a safe space for all, and
not just acknowledging diversity, but celebrating it. Three-quarters (75%) of
sellers said that TikTok positively impacted their ability to reach customers
across the UK. And there are a lot of potential customers. In Europe, TikTok has
over 100 million users – and North America celebrates just over 150 million!
We're so grateful for every user discovering the music, clothes, and people they
love on the platform. "It's been very inspiring to see how TikTok has elevated
education, community-building, and small businesses in particular," says
Jennifer Kim, a Talent Acquisition lead. "We're excited to continue helping them
thrive and connect with our diverse and vibrant TikTok audience."The efforts to
provide a safe and effective platform for buyers, creators, and all users would
not be possible without our dedicated teams working across a variety of
specialties. From Trust and Safety, who work hard to keep the platform safe and
inclusive to all, to TikTok LIVE, who created a space for the TikTok community
to experience culture together in real time, to countless others in the Legal,
Marketing, and Infrastructure teams, there are new roles to get involved and
create your own career in every field. Above all, there's one statistic that
sticks with us: 1 of every 2 users say that using TikTok makes them happy. For a
company that strives to inspire creativity and bring joy, making our community
feel happy is at the core of all we do. When you start a career at TikTok,
you're not only joining a company that's rapidly growing, but also improving the
lives of thousands of small business owners, creators, and users across the
globe. Our company has offices all around the world to best serve our diverse
and vibrant community – no matter where you are, you'll make meaningful impact.
We can't wait to see what the next five years will bring. Explore open positions
near you today.
2023-11-20
Go Down Under with TikTok!
Did you know TikTok has offices on six continents? We work without borders, and
take a global approach to all we do – and we're currently hiring a multitude of
tech roles at our Sydney, Australia office. We sat down with Natalie Antoniadis,
HR Business Partner supporting tech functions across Engineering, Data, Trust
& Safety and Quality Assurance roles. She spoke about how TikTok is growing
and innovating in Australia, what life at the Sydney office is like, and all the
opportunities teammates have to make a real impact on the company, touching the
lives of more than one billion users worldwide.Antoniadis originally studied to
be a midwife – "I realized very quickly that was not for me," she laughed – and
later switched to a business degree, majoring in finance, picturing herself
working at a bank. Then one of her lecturers suggested a career in Human
Resources. "They said, 'hey, you're very good at explaining things really
concisely, really clearly. Have you thought about HR?'. I took a class in
employment law, and absolutely loved it. That led to me to this moment in my
career."She joined TikTok nine months ago because she saw a unique opportunity
to lend her years of HR experience to establish and evolve Sydney's tech
presence. "We're looking to invest in our people and in tech within the
Australian market. We truly believe that our people make us who we are. Whether
they're building the platform to support users or working directly with our
clients to grow businesses, our people make TikTok what it is."Those hired for
tech positions in Sydney will work on global projects. "It's not every day, in
every job, that you get to work on a feature or function that directly impacts
that many users," Antoniadis says. She is excited by the work of building a team
that will allow local talent to produce something on such a global scale. During
the candidate interview process, Antoniadis and her colleagues hope to show off
TikTok Sydney's culture. Natalie giving a talk at a TikTok networking event held
recently at the Sydney office."We want to be transparent about our values and
who we are. It's just as important for the candidate to get to interview us, and
make sure we're a good fit for them, as it is for us to make sure their skills
and technical capabilities are a good match for TikTok."Located in Sydney, the
Australian TikTok office is known for its amazing modern facilities and the
opportunities it affords to create and learn together. "The Sydney office
features all the amenities and technology an office should have to help you
bring your best self to work," says Antoniadis. "We don't want to limit the
growth of our people, and we don't necessarily want to limit what our people can
work on. So creating an office environment where constant conversation and
collaboration is facilitated is a must."The tech teams in Sydney are constantly
learning from each other. Antoniadis describes weekly sharing sessions, where a
teammate who is experienced in a particular system, or piece of technology
shares their learnings with the rest of the group. "We really aim to ensure
knowledge is shared among colleagues, no matter your level of experience or
expertise." For example, one of the mobile engineering teams took it upon
themselves to build a structured onboarding system to help support new graduates
who are coming onto the team. "It's a very robust program for new talent," she
says. "It was built by the team, and ensures hires are equipped with all the
technical capabilities that are expected of them."This culture of
knowledge-sharing and growing together has impressed Antoniadis since day one.
Prior to joining TikTok, she worked for many small-to-medium sized companies.
She was initially concerned that transitioning to a global tech company would be
a big jump, but she felt supported the whole time. "The advice I would give to
anyone who is intimidated by the prospect of joining a large global tech giant
is: back yourself. Embrace a growth mindset and volunteer to participate in any
and all opportunities that are made available to you. We have some of the
smartest minds working collaboratively to bring joy to our people. There's every
reason to believe you'll be successful." This work is driven by our company
values that influence our culture and employees. "Being candid and clear is by
far my favorite value we embody. There's no fear of voicing your opinions or
ideas when maybe they're a little bit different than the status quo. It is
welcomed here and it's encouraged. We're very open-minded to new ideas, new ways
of working, and because of that you learn and develop at a much more rapid rate
than perhaps you would somewhere else."Interested in landing a role in the
Sydney office and experiencing life at TikTok? Explore open roles in tech and
beyond here.
2024-04-01
Where in The World is TikTok?
TikTok is a truly global company that works across borders and markets. With
over one hundred offices that cover many different functions, teammates have
opportunities to transfer between locations as their careers progress. The
TikTok Mobility team helps fully support employees when they change roles, teams
– and even countries! We spoke to Arief Kusuma, Bahar Bozdogan, Maayan Kotler,
and Rafael Moreira de Lima about their journeys moving from one country to
another for their work at TikTok, and the growth opportunities that resulted.
Rafael Moreira de Lima had already been with TikTok as a Senior Business
Partnership Manager for the Brazilian market for a year and a half when he got
an opportunity to transfer from the Sao Paolo office to the Miami office. The
new role comprised managing partnerships across Latin America, and was a perfect
opportunity to aim for the highest, a company value that he believes in
strongly. "It's not just about applying for a position and waiting to be
transferred. It's about having the freedom to make decisions about how you'd
like to shape your career and seeking challenges that get you to that next step
and level of responsibility." He says. "Only then can we create top-notch
products and user experiences." When he took on his new, expanded role, he and
his wife were also expecting their first child. What might have been a stressful
period of moving was instead supported fully by TikTok, who assisted in the
logistics and financial aid of moving and working in a new country. "The company
really helps you take these opportunities to grow."Bahar Bozdogan, who
transferred from London to New York, adds that TikTok's global scope benefits
not only the growth of the individual, but the growth of whole teams. In her
first year at the company, she was promoted to a lead role managing product
marketing, and helped advertisers on TikTok measure the effectiveness of their
work and reach the right audience. "I was in Europe, but working very closely
with my teammates in San Francisco and New York, to create scope for real,
global impact." Due to the increasingly global nature of the company, Bozdoga
felt that moving to the United States to continue to expand the team's work was
"the next natural step." Maayan Kolter, who moved from Tel Aviv to Singapore
with her three children, says that while many people may be apprehensive about
making a big change in both their career and their personal lives, TikTok makes
these opportunities "thrilling"."The prospect of being at the forefront of this
innovative venture within TikTok was incredibly motivating," she says of her
work creating partnerships with gaming clients for the Global Business Solutions
team. "The team was part of a brand new division, and I wanted to embrace the
challenge and make the move. Not only were there opportunities professionally,
but the opportunity to continue my work AND explore a new city, immerse
ourselves in a different culture, has been a true adventure."While the moves
were not without their challenges – all employees cite adjusting to the
differences in weather, food, and culture as an ongoing process – they agree
working in a multicultural company without borders, as well as the ease with
which they made the change, is a career experience they wouldn't have gotten at
another company."The size of added business is just ten times bigger, when your
work becomes global," Bozdogan says. "It's an amazing opportunity to achieve
what you couldn't in a smaller company." She cites the concept of constant
iteration, saying teams across TikTok are improving and adapting processes on a
rolling basis, based on feedback from users, all while staying humble and
listening. Thanks to the size of the user base, TikTok receives valuable
feedback every day. "We have such a huge, borderless pool of insights.""I work
with people from different parts of the world on projects every day," says
Kusuma. "There is no limit or geographical boundaries that hinder people from
achieving communal goals." "Roles at TikTok require a global mindset;
understanding the dynamics of the industry, market dynamics, and the complexity
of managing diverse teams," says Kolter. "When you work in multiple places and
roles, you get to immerse yourself in learning and explore all aspects of the
product, you can take the work to the next level."TikTok is hiring! Explore
positions open at all our offices – you never know where in the world your
career at TikTok could take you!
2024-03-14
How TikTok Shop is Transforming Retail!
This past holiday season, millions of people shopped for presents on TikTok
Shop, the fully integrated experience that connects creators, sellers, and
customers across the world. There's a reason #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt is such a
popular hashtag – with just a few taps, you can buy the clothes, beauty
products, food, and more you see in your favorite TikToks. But none of this
would be possible without the TikTok Shop team, who work tirelessly to make it
the premier shopping destination on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and every day.
We spoke to Rikin Khamar, Thimaporn Kotcha, and Natalia Lizon, based in our
London, Bangkok, and San Jose offices respectively, about working at the cutting
edge of e-commerce and what excites them about the future of the platform.The
changing e-commerce industry and TikTok's reputation for pushing boundaries
attracted Khamar, Kotcha, and Lizon to the company, each citing the culture of
innovation, opportunities to grow, and the possibilities of a global audience.
"TikTok – and TikTok Shop, by extension – isn't afraid to develop something
really new," says Khamar, the UK Business Development Director for Fulfilled by
TikTok Shop, TikTok Shop's logistics service. His team helps sellers engage with
customers and spend more time creating by taking care of preparing and
dispatching orders around the world. "There are only a handful of companies in
the world that can boast about having done something like this before, and I'm
privileged to have joined TikTok at this time in its life cycle." Lizon, an
E-commerce Governance Lead whose team analyzes, responds to, and partners on the
creation of policy around e-commerce content, agrees. "I'd been with my previous
employer for over eight years. The prospect of joining TikTok Shop in its early
stages felt very exciting to me. I love the idea of solving new problems on a
global scale." Nothing was more exciting – or global – than this shopping
season. On Black Friday, Americans set a new record for online shopping,
spending almost $9.8 billion. In the UK, there are over 1.5 million businesses
on the platform, and TikTok Shop provided discount codes of up to 60% off
products to help customers get the best deals from their favorite creators. With
all the (virtual) foot traffic, Khamar's team was busy. "We saw the rapid growth
of merchants adopting Fufilled by TikTok's services, which is very exciting
because it has led to lots of new features and marketing channels," he says.
"The team is growing, and we're working very hard to leverage the relationships
between customers and sellers to learn about what we can do better and what
users need.""TikTok Shop is at the forefront of technology and will transform
traditional e-commerce," says Kotcha, whose team specializes in supporting the
operations of businesses in the Sports and Lifestyle category. "We see sellers
who start at zero and make it to their highest sales record ever. It is amazing
to see the ecosystem grow at such a fast pace." With such rapid growth of the
consumer and seller base, the TikTok Shop team work hard to meet any need that
arises. During the busy holiday season, Lizon's team was available to both
account managers and creators through TikTok Shop's Angel OnCall, where
e-commerce customers can get help with any issues that might arise during their
shopping spree. As the last line of defense to ensure products and sellers on
TikTok Shop are trustworthy and safe for all users, Lizon, like Khamar, found
the high volume of shoppers to lead to a learning experience, noticing trends
and patterns in the markets."We're focusing on shifting from more reactive
escalations – answering problems as they come in – to proactive management, or
developing policies to protect users from bad content or products before they
can even reach the consumer," Lizon says. "We're always keeping our eyes open
for new opportunities to improve the shopping experience."Kotcha emphasizes this
as an example of TikTok's commitment to constantly learning and iterating in our
work. "We cannot only rely on historical data or previous best practices to
grow. We need to ensure we always understand users and their experience. They
inform everything we do and the changes we enact."All three teammates agree that
someone interested in joining the company and the TikTok Shop team should be
analytical, strategic, and creative. "We're looking for people that really can
make things happen and are not afraid to take ownership," says Khamar. Kotcha
describes the ideal teammate as someone who is interested in driving real change
and creating truly unique experiences.Or, as Lizon puts it, "TikTok is a great
place to work for anyone who enjoys 'building the plane while flying it.'"TikTok
Shop is currently hiring globally across Operations, Governance and Experience,
Logistics and Fufillment, Products, Strategy and Data Science functions. Join
the fun and explore all the ways you can transform the e-commerce industry.
2024-01-22
Innovation at TikTok!
TikTok is known for our rapid growth – as we like to say, we build fast
together. Not only does this mean we iterate our ideas quickly, but we're not
afraid to think outside the box and support each other when we do. There is so
much potential for growth as an individual and as a company. We're innovative
because our ideas come from everywhere and anywhere. "My first week here, I was
told, 'there's a place for everyone here at TikTok'," says Chelsea Alahakone, a
member of the Trust and Safety team. "I'm proud to say I see that value in
practice every day. My colleagues come from a variety of backgrounds and
therefore bring immeasurable value to the table with diverse perspectives,
approaches and solutions to the same problem. It's only from this melting pot of
new ideas that we are able to create and grow together."Creating and growing
together is the mission that drives everything we do. From day one of your
career journey, you will have TikTok leaders who are willing to invest time and
resources into all possible ideas – and the people behind them. Biannual
performance reviews and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help people set and
meet their ambitious goals.Employees who succeed at TikTok have a healthy
appetite for change and a willingness to step out of their comfort zones and ask
hard questions. For example, the Trust and Safety team works every day to keep
TikTok a safe platform for all users through content moderation, policy making,
and product management. When Alahakone was faced with an issue that resulted in
a user's concern not being addressed in a timely manner, she asked herself "why
do we have this process in the first place?" rather than simply "what in the
process is broken?" This reflects another one of TikTok's values, which we call
a "ByteStyle"; the drive to "Seek Truth and be Pragmatic." From Trust and Safety
employees like Chelsea, to Global Business Solutions teammates growing the
platform's revenue, to the Marketing & Comms groups telling the
ever-evolving story of TikTok, we don't believe in quick fixes, or doing
something a certain way simply because it's the way it has always been done.
"There is a constant aim to optimize our platform and our ways of working."If
you're interested in a career at TikTok, don't hesitate to apply! There are
limitless opportunities to do great work and inspire joy in yourself, in your
teammates, and in more than a billion users worldwide. Explore open positions
today.
2023-11-30
By the Numbers: How TikTok Has Grown!
We can't believe TikTok started way back in 2018! They grow up so fast. In
pursuit of our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to all users, the
platform has grown in numerous ways – literally! Let's check out the numbers.
Today, TikTok has dozens of offices on six continents (maybe Antarctica, one
day...), and thousands of employees who work every day to build and innovate
industry firsts. We're making strides in Data Security, investing $1.5 billion
dollars in protecting US user and business data – and €1.2 billion euros to
create local European data storage in Dublin and Oslo. After all, when
businesses want to make an impact, they turn to TikTok. Around the world, small
businesses rely on TikTok. In Southeast Asia, more than 15 million independent
businesses use the platform to promote their work.In the United Kingdom, the
activity of small businesses on TikTok added over £1.6 billion to the country's
GDP last year. Over 55% of small business owners on TikTok are also ethnic
minorities, reflecting TikTok's commitment to creating a safe space for all, and
not just acknowledging diversity, but celebrating it. Three-quarters (75%) of
sellers said that TikTok positively impacted their ability to reach customers
across the UK. And there are a lot of potential customers. In Europe, TikTok has
over 100 million users – and North America celebrates just over 150 million!
We're so grateful for every user discovering the music, clothes, and people they
love on the platform. "It's been very inspiring to see how TikTok has elevated
education, community-building, and small businesses in particular," says
Jennifer Kim, a Talent Acquisition lead. "We're excited to continue helping them
thrive and connect with our diverse and vibrant TikTok audience."The efforts to
provide a safe and effective platform for buyers, creators, and all users would
not be possible without our dedicated teams working across a variety of
specialties. From Trust and Safety, who work hard to keep the platform safe and
inclusive to all, to TikTok LIVE, who created a space for the TikTok community
to experience culture together in real time, to countless others in the Legal,
Marketing, and Infrastructure teams, there are new roles to get involved and
create your own career in every field. Above all, there's one statistic that
sticks with us: 1 of every 2 users say that using TikTok makes them happy. For a
company that strives to inspire creativity and bring joy, making our community
feel happy is at the core of all we do. When you start a career at TikTok,
you're not only joining a company that's rapidly growing, but also improving the
lives of thousands of small business owners, creators, and users across the
globe. Our company has offices all around the world to best serve our diverse
and vibrant community – no matter where you are, you'll make meaningful impact.
We can't wait to see what the next five years will bring. Explore open positions
near you today.
2023-11-20

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