# Kishan Gajera

> Senior Software Engineer at TikTok

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kishangajera

I am a Full-stack Software Engineer passionate about building scalable, user-centric platforms from the ground up.

With 4+ years of experience across backend systems, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and frontend development, I love creating seamless, high-performance experiences that bring products to life. At TikTok, I’ve designed APIs for third-party integrations, optimized large-scale data pipelines, and built web platforms that empower creators and developers alike.

Whether it’s architecting service-oriented backends, crafting intuitive frontends, or improving system performance by 90%, I thrive on solving complex challenges across the stack. I believe the best software combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of user needs.

Currently excited about scaling full-stack platforms, enabling creative communities, and pushing the boundaries of cloud-native development. Always happy to connect with fellow builders, creators, and technologists!

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ TikTok
Jan 2022 – Present | San Jose, California, United States
Lead user growth initiatives for the Asset ecosystem:
- Designed and launched Open APIs for Effects, enabling seamless, secure third-party integrations at scale.
- Built a scalable video composition system that reduced processing errors by 90.9%, strengthening content moderation workflows.
- Refactored Trust & Safety data pipelines, slashing backend latency by 90%.
- Developed a robust Content Management System with 99% uptime, automating backend operations and enabling faster product iteration.
- Engineered a high-performance business layer for WebView integrations, expanding feature rollout across desktop environments.

Impact: Scaled TikTok’s creator ecosystem, improved system performance, and accelerated the launch of new user-facing features.

### Frontend Engineer @ TikTok
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Jose, California, United States
Helped build and launch TikTok’s Developer Platform from the ground up:
- Spearheaded frontend architecture, enabling seamless developer onboarding experiences.
- Launched the TikTok Developer Portal, setting new platform usability and scalability standards.
- Refactored TikTok’s OAuth authentication system, unifying web and mobile security flows.

Impact: Made it easier for developers worldwide to integrate with TikTok securely and at scale.

### Frontend Software Development Engineer Intern @ ResearchLoupe
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Designed and developed an internal admin portal in React, streamlining researcher profile management.
- Enhanced platform UX, boosting adoption by internal users.

### Full Stack Software Development Engineer Intern @ University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Built a research mapping tool linking faculty to their publications.
- Developed an interactive data visualization platform with Chart.js to showcase research impact.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
USC Viterbi School of Engineering

### University of Mumbai in Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
St. Francis Institute Of Technology

### Junior College in Computer Science
Shri T P Bhatia Junior College of Science


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kishangajera

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Last updated: 2026-03-29