> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Senior Solution Engineer - Global E-commerce, Seller Business Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/1493b7773dc6cf77 TikTok posts a senior FDE role to build what the customer runs in San Jose, CA with no pay posted. This is a senior technical role at TikTok's global e-commerce division, focused on designing and delivering scalable Open API-based integration solutions for merchants and partners. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026. - [TikTok](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/tiktok) First seen Sep 2, 2026 · open on TikTok careers as of Nov 6, 2026 Pay not posted San Jose, CA Full-time This is a senior technical role at TikTok's global e-commerce division, focused on designing and delivering scalable Open API-based integration solutions for merchants and partners. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F1493b7773dc6cf77&placement=top) - [View posting at TikTok](https://lifeattiktok.com/search/7675148263813597493) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay Not posted Senior FDE postings, 1,849 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **5+ years** software engineering or technical solutions engineering Background - **Software engineering** - **Solutions and customer engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 5+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in San Jose, CA. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. 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You will work at the intersection of software engineering, solution architecture, customer engagement, and product development to solve complex Open API-driven integration challenges across commerce, advertising, and partner ecosystems. In this role, you will leverage strong engineering fundamentals, data-driven problem solving, and customer insights to build scalable technical solutions, prototypes, and reusable tools that improve merchant operations, platform adoption, and business growth. You will partner closely with Engineering, Product, and strategic customers to influence platform capabilities while solving complex technical challenges. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and deliver scalable Open API-based integration solutions, reusable tools, and technical prototypes across commerce, fulfillment, and partner ecosystems. - Partner with strategic merchants, ISVs, and internal Engineering teams to design scalable integration patterns, reference architectures, and technical solutions that accelerate partner onboarding and platform adoption. - Analyze customer pain points, technical data, and platform metrics to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and scalable engineering solutions that improve platform performance, reliability, and customer success. - Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Data, and strategic customers to solve complex technical challenges, influence product direction, and improve the end-to-end customer experience. - Serve as the technical owner and trusted advisor for complex customer integrations, providing deep technical guidance while partnering with internal engineering teams to resolve challenging customer scenarios. - Build lightweight tools, automation, proof-of-concepts, and custom technical solutions that improve customer adoption, operational efficiency, and business metrics. - Use SQL, data analysis, and technical investigation to identify customer opportunities, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide data-driven recommendations to Product and Engineering teams. ### Requirements Minimum Qualifications: - 5+ years of software engineering experience building production systems, or equivalent experience in technical solutions engineering or solution architecture with hands-on programming responsibilities. - Strong programming skills in one or more general-purpose languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C/C++, with the ability to build custom tools, automation, or prototypes to solve customer and business problems. - Strong SQL and analytical skills with the ability to investigate complex technical and business problems using data, identify trends, and translate insights into scalable engineering solutions. - Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders, including enterprise customers and business partners. - Proven ability to partner across Engineering, Product, Data, and Customer-facing teams to deliver scalable technical solutions and influence platform direction. - Strong understanding of distributed systems, backend services, REST APIs, and integration patterns, with the ability to design scalable solutions and clearly articulate technical tradeoffs. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working on large-scale API platforms, advertising technology, developer platforms, commerce platforms, or enterprise SaaS products. E-commerce experience is preferred. - Experience influencing product roadmap and platform capabilities by translating customer pain points, technical insights, and data analysis into scalable engineering solutions. - Experience building reusable tools, automation, proof-of-concepts, or developer-facing solutions that improve customer onboarding, platform adoption, or operational efficiency. [View posting at TikTok](https://lifeattiktok.com/search/7675148263813597493) ## About TikTok Global short-form video platform that combines creator-led entertainment, advertising, live streaming, and in-app commerce for consumers, creators, and businesses. 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