Full-Time

Software Engineer

Business Integrity

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ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

Compensation Overview

$172.9k - $177k/yr

Junior, Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
MySQL
Ruby
Java
Go
Redis
C/C++
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Must have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field, and 2 years of related work experience.
  • Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Developing software using Java, Go, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, or Python; Designing and implementing User Interfaces and scripts to automate common flows using HTML, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby; Maintaining and debugging software; Designing and implementing software service architecture to support high throughput and fault tolerant services; Designing and managing databases to support online services using MySQL or Redis; and Working across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of back-end and cloud native projects.
Responsibilities
  • Build highly scalable systems including ad fraud detection, risk control, ads integrity systems, to improve user's experiences with ads across the platform.
  • Collaborate with users to build next-gen knowledge base systems including search engines, workflow automation, and AI-empowered tools.
  • Engage in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications for advertising platforms.
  • Collaborate with PM and R&D teams globally, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Focus on optimizing the efficiency of various resources to reduce operational costs while maintaining high performance in software applications.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

ByteDance operates various content platforms, including Toutiao for news aggregation and TikTok for short video sharing, catering to a global audience. The company uses advanced algorithms to personalize user experiences, which keeps users engaged with tailored content. ByteDance primarily earns revenue through advertising, allowing brands to target specific audiences effectively. Its goal is to connect users with relevant content while providing businesses with efficient advertising solutions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$5.6B

Headquarters

Beijing, China

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Qualcomm positions ByteDance as a leader in the VR space.
  • Expansion of TikTok Shop into new markets boosts e-commerce revenue potential.
  • DreamActor-M1 opens new revenue streams in animation and content creation.

What critics are saying

  • Significant competition in AI smart glasses from established players like Meta.
  • Regulatory challenges in new markets could hinder TikTok Shop's expansion.
  • Legal issues in Europe may damage ByteDance's reputation and lead to scrutiny.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance's advanced algorithms personalize user experiences, enhancing engagement and retention.
  • The company's diverse product portfolio spans social media, e-commerce, and enterprise solutions.
  • ByteDance's global presence allows it to cater to a wide range of cultural preferences.

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Wanderwell
Apr 13th, 2025
ByteDance Developing AI Smart Glasses to Compete with Meta's Offerings

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, ByteDance announced a partnership with Qualcomm to develop a next-generation VR headset aimed at competing with Meta's Oculus Quest series.

Android Headlines
Apr 11th, 2025
TikTok's owner is building smart glasses

ByteDance is working on its own AI smart glasses.

TEI
Apr 11th, 2025
Now it's TikTok parent ByteDance's turn for a reasoning AI: enter Seed-Thinking-v1.5!

To address saturation in common benchmarks like AIME, ByteDance introduced BeyondAIME, a new, harder math benchmark with curated problems designed to resist memorization and better discriminate model performance.

Android Central
Apr 11th, 2025
ByteDance reportedly working on a pair of AI smart glasses to challenge Meta

During MWC 2025, Qualcomm and ByteDance announced a partnership to push ahead in the VR space and challenge Meta's Quest.

World Pakistan
Apr 11th, 2025
TikTok owner ByteDance's overseas sales jump in 2024 despite US hurdles: report

ByteDance has been expanding its TikTok Shop e-commerce business to more overseas markets, including Spain and Ireland last year, to compete with brands like Shein and Temu.