Technical Solutions Architects

Senior Privacy Technical Solution ArchitectSan JoseRegularR D - SecurityJob ID: A257057ResponsibilitiesTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. Why Join UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.Join us. TikTok Privacy & Security team is responsible for building compliant and user-friendly privacy solutions for TikTok, with the goal of building trust among TikTok users, regulators, and the public. The team is working on TikTok's privacy-related systems, including data discovery, data access controls, data retention & deletion, and user data protection. The Privacy Technical Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technical control strategies based on legal policies, and wrapping various privacy technical capabilities into a one-stop solution for business teams. This role will require a deep understanding of privacy principles and laws, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement solutions that meet business requirements and privacy requirements. Responsibilities: According to various regional privacy regulations and legal policies, collaborate with cross functional teams to design scalable and actionable technical solutions, which incorporate industry best practices and accommodate business scenarios. Partner with legal and compliance teams to iron out technical rules and standards for applying privacy technologies to data life-cycles. Cultivate business understanding to better grasp their privacy needs and requirements, assist in the design of solutions as well as drive implementation. Identify and evaluate new privacy solutions/practices that could improve TikTok's privacy and security posture.Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. 7+ years of experience in software engineering or privacy/security engineering, with the ability to quickly understand technical designs, challenges and risks. Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems. Good communication skills, and be able to collaborate with cross functional teams. A self-starter that can manage and prioritize initiatives and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with domestic and international laws and regulations, such as cybersecurity law, GDPR, CCPA. Knowledge of privacy and/or compliance solutions for different industries. TikTok 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 TikTok, 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. TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected] Information【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $199800 - $374400 annually.​ Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​ Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​ We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​ Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​ We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​ For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:​ Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:​ 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;​ 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and​ 3. Exercising sound judgment.​