API Integration Operations Manager, Hotels & Travel - TikTok Local Services

API Integration Operations Manager, Hotels & Travel

Location: Seattle

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A235757

Responsibilities

Lead API integration programs for hotel groups, OTAs, and other supply partners, from onboarding to launch and post-launch optimization, to support supply expansion and business growth.

Work across internal teams and external partners to define integration plans, align priorities, and ensure smooth execution across business and technical workflows.

Manage end-to-end delivery of hotel direct-connect and OTA integrations in the U.S. market, including go-to-market planning, partner alignment, risk management, issue escalation, and launch coordination.

Partner with U.S. business and BD teams to strengthen partner connectivity, support new product capabilities, and improve conversion performance.

Develop scalable processes and best practices to improve integration efficiency, execution quality, and long-term operational effectiveness.

Track key integration and business metrics, identify operational or system gaps, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above, with 5+ years of experience in product operations, partner integration, API operations, or related fields. Fluency in Chinese is required to collaborate with product, engineering and cross-functional stakeholders based in China.

Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with API, SaaS, or system integrations, with the ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive execution in complex environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting partner onboarding, go-to-market execution, and ongoing collaboration. Self-motivated, well-structured, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-time-zone environment. Experience in hospitality, OTA, travel technology, hotel connectivity, B2B platforms, or SaaS integration is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $151050 - $258400 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.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

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Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

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