Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead

Role Overview

We’re seeking a top-tier, engineer with deep product and platform expertise in Chinese short video and live-streaming ecosystems. The Chinese Lead Engineer will drive innovation by architecting, building, and scaling next-gen features inspired by Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, and other cutting-edge platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development of video, live-streaming, and social features.
• Integrate advanced platform functionalities (recommendation engines, monetization features, content moderation, etc.).
• Research and adapt best practices from Chinese video platforms to BigBaat’s environment.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and data scientists to deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to elevate technical capabilities.
• Ensure product performance, security, and compliance across all builds.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years of engineering experience in video/social media platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Chinese short-video & live-streaming products.
• Strong command of backend systems (e.g., microservices, APIs, cloud scaling).
• Expertise in AI/ML-powered content recommendation & moderation systems.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mandarin proficiency.
• Previous experience at Douyin, TikTok, Kuaishou, or similar companies.
• Background in scaling consumer products globally.