Welcome to I Love My Job, the series where we hear from women who really love their jobs. In this edition, we sat down with Hao Tang, a Tech Lead on the TikTok Risk Systems and Tools team. In this role, Tang writes code and supports others doing the same.
“Our code tries to encourage genuine interactions between TikTok users,” Tang explains. “TikTok is all about fun and creativity, which attracts a lot of interest from people. However, there are some who post spam, sell fake followers, and are even involved with illegal activities. That’s where my team steps in! Our work serves to keep users safe from those potential risks.”
When asked about what drew her to this role at TikTok, Tang emphasizes the impact she’s able to make. “TikTok has billions of users worldwide, and that number is still growing. Imagine making just one percent of that user experience better. That means millions of folks are going to find awesome content without worrying about negative disturbances; millions will feel a real sense of community and thanks to the work of a genuine human behind the screen.”
This isn’t where Tang’s potential to make an impact stops either! “There are a lot of opportunities and resources available to make a positive impact,” she says. “We work with smart people from all over the world, and there are very supportive teams to help us grow and take on challenges.” Tang notes that the company still has a startup vibe that empowers team members to constantly try new ideas, stay open, and make an impact!
Check out the video as Tang shares more about why she loves working at TikTok. We also provide lightly edited highlights from the video discussion in the following article on Fairygodboss – https://muse.cm/4csohqZ
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