# Backend Engineer (AI Application) - TikTok Local Service (Singapore) Source: https://realanalystjobs.com/job/backend-engineer-ai-application-tiktok-local-service-singapore-tiktok-fa56dd6c Backend Engineer (AI Application) - TikTok Local Service (Singapore) at TikTok, based in Singapore. First seen on RealAnalystJobs on 15 November 2026, read from TikTok's own careers page (TikTok), which RealAnalystJobs re-checks daily and removes the role when it closes. Updated 15 November 2026. ## Key facts - Company: [TikTok](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/tiktok) - Location: Singapore - First seen: Nov 15, 2026 - Employment type: Full time - Source: TikTok's careers page (TikTok), re-checked daily Skills: [SQL](https://realanalystjobs.com/skills/sql), [Python](https://realanalystjobs.com/skills/python) ## Visa sponsorship The posting does not say. TikTok had H-1B petitions approved for 454 workers in fiscal year 2026 (USCIS). That is history, not a promise for this role. [See the record](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/tiktok#h1b-record) ## About this role About the Team TikTok Local Service is on a mission to empower local merchants, creators, and users by making local experiences more accessible, enjoyable, and intelligent. Our team focuses on leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to improve user conversion, enhance creator/merchant operations, and enable new forms of smart digital interaction across the local services ecosystem. You will join an AI Application team that is at the forefront of integrating LLMs and intelligent agents into real-world scenarios such as: - Smart content generation for creators - Personalized shopping assistants - Automated merchant support - AI-powered analytics for storefront operations We are building fast, experimenting boldly, and growing rapidly - and we are looking for strong backend engineers to help us build scalable and intelligent platforms that support millions of users and thousands of merchants. Responsibilities - Design and develop robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for AI-driven products in the local service domain. - Collaborate closely with product managers, and frontend developers to bring intelligent features into production. - Build APIs, data pipelines, and microservices to support content generation, and operation tools for creators and merchants. - Optimize systems for reliability, latency, and cost efficiency in a high-traffic environment. - Participate in system architecture design and tech planning discussions; drive best practices for code quality and engineering excellence. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields. - Solid programming skills in Go, Java, or Python, and familiarity with microservice architecture. - Experience with large-scale backend development and cloud-native systems (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.). - Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Redis, MongoDB). - Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems. - Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional, international teams. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in AI-related backend infrastructure, such as feature serving, vector retrieval, or LLM service integration. - Familiarity with content platforms, or local commerce ecosystems. - Experience working with business-side teams (merchants, creators) and understanding of user/product feedback loops. Description from TikTok's public careers feed, reproduced so you can read the role here. Apply on the company's own site; Real Analyst Jobs never submits anything for you. ## How to apply Open [this role on Real Analyst Jobs](https://realanalystjobs.com/job/backend-engineer-ai-application-tiktok-local-service-singapore-tiktok-fa56dd6c) and use Apply now there to reach the employer's application. The listing is re-checked against TikTok's careers page daily and removed when it closes. ## TikTok 101 open analyst roles on Real Analyst Jobs. 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