Senior iOS Software Engineer, Monetization Client - Ads Core Technology, Demonstration
Apr 1, 2026 San Jose
About us
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology: Consumer Internet
Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:
4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
4.5/5 in supportive management
100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
100% would recommend this company to other women
100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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Responsibilities
The Monetization client team is responsible for delivering innovative ads products on TikTok, including content ads, new ads formats, vertical solutions, creator monetization business account, ads experiences etc. Working closely with product team, our mission is to build the window letting advertisers promote their products on TikTok, and to build the bridge that can deeply connects advertisers and TikTok users. Therefore, besides supporting the innovative features on monetization, ensuring the user experience in TikTok is also our priority.
We are looking for passionate iOS software engineers to join us and to develop ad products on TikTok iOS App, including content ads, ads format, vertical solutions, etc. Ensure stability and optimize the performance of ad products. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for:
- Work closely with our backend/frontend and product team to develop and ship new, innovative ad features on TikTok App
- Collaborate with our design and product teams to create a world-class mobile experience
- Optimize mobile applications on iOS platforms
- Share knowledge and best practices within the team, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the company's long-term technological strategy
- Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work in a rapid environment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors/experience
- 4+ years of experience in native iOS development
- Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C
- Ability to understand and debug large and complex codebases
- Good team communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion and experience building ad products or consumer-facing products
- Proven expertise in designing robust client-side architectures
- Demonstrated ability to optimize client-side performance and elevate user experience through technical innovation
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $387600 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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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.
The Monetization client team is responsible for delivering innovative ads products on TikTok, including content ads, new ads formats, vertical solutions, creator monetization business account, ads experiences etc. Working closely with product team, our mission is to build the window letting advertisers promote their products on TikTok, and to build the bridge that can deeply connects advertisers and TikTok users. Therefore, besides supporting the innovative features on monetization, ensuring the user experience in TikTok is also our priority.
We are looking for passionate iOS software engineers to join us and to develop ad products on TikTok iOS App, including content ads, ads format, vertical solutions, etc. Ensure stability and optimize the performance of ad products. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for:
- Work closely with our backend/frontend and product team to develop and ship new, innovative ad features on TikTok App
- Collaborate with our design and product teams to create a world-class mobile experience
- Optimize mobile applications on iOS platforms
- Share knowledge and best practices within the team, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the company's long-term technological strategy
- Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work in a rapid environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors/experience
- 4+ years of experience in native iOS development
- Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C
- Ability to understand and debug large and complex codebases
- Good team communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion and experience building ad products or consumer-facing products
- Proven expertise in designing robust client-side architectures
- Demonstrated ability to optimize client-side performance and elevate user experience through technical innovation
The Monetization client team is responsible for delivering innovative ads products on TikTok, including content ads, new ads formats, vertical solutions, creator monetization business account, ads experiences etc. Working closely with product team, our mission is to build the window letting advertisers promote their products on TikTok, and to build the bridge that can deeply connects advertisers and TikTok users. Therefore, besides supporting the innovative features on monetization, ensuring the user experience in TikTok is also our priority.
We are looking for passionate iOS software engineers to join us and to develop ad products on TikTok iOS App, including content ads, ads format, vertical solutions, etc. Ensure stability and optimize the performance of ad products. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for:
- Work closely with our backend/frontend and product team to develop and ship new, innovative ad features on TikTok App
- Collaborate with our design and product teams to create a world-class mobile experience
- Optimize mobile applications on iOS platforms
- Share knowledge and best practices within the team, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the company's long-term technological strategy
- Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work in a rapid environment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors/experience
- 4+ years of experience in native iOS development
- Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C
- Ability to understand and debug large and complex codebases
- Good team communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion and experience building ad products or consumer-facing products
- Proven expertise in designing robust client-side architectures
- Demonstrated ability to optimize client-side performance and elevate user experience through technical innovation
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $387600 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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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.
Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesThe Monetization client team is responsible for delivering innovative ads products on TikTok, including content ads, new ads formats, vertical solutions, creator monetization business account, ads experiences etc. Working closely with product team, our mission is to build the window letting advertisers promote their products on TikTok, and to build the bridge that can deeply connects advertisers and TikTok users. Therefore, besides supporting the innovative features on monetization, ensuring the user experience in TikTok is also our priority.
We are looking for passionate iOS software engineers to join us and to develop ad products on TikTok iOS App, including content ads, ads format, vertical solutions, etc. Ensure stability and optimize the performance of ad products. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for:
- Work closely with our backend/frontend and product team to develop and ship new, innovative ad features on TikTok App
- Collaborate with our design and product teams to create a world-class mobile experience
- Optimize mobile applications on iOS platforms
- Share knowledge and best practices within the team, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the company's long-term technological strategy
- Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work in a rapid environment
Qualifications
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors/experience
- 4+ years of experience in native iOS development
- Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C
- Ability to understand and debug large and complex codebases
- Good team communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion and experience building ad products or consumer-facing products
- Proven expertise in designing robust client-side architectures
- Demonstrated ability to optimize client-side performance and elevate user experience through technical innovation
Additional Information
- Salary: $218,400 – $387,600
- Posted: Apr 1, 2026