Full-Time

Frontend Software Engineer

Global E-commerce Open Platform

Posted on 2/13/2025

ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

No salary listed

Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Java
Go
Vue.js
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related areas
  • 3+ years of experience in one or more programming languages such as Go, Java, Python etc.
  • Proven experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS, and React/Vue/Angular.
  • Experience in solving browser compatibility issues and optimizing front-end performance.
Responsibilities
  • Develop efficient, highly scalable and secured services to build/integrate e-Commerce solutions for TikTok Shop in the US
  • Develop and Optimize backend systems and services for data security, modularity, computational efficiency and scalability.
  • Develop best-in-class real-time computing, high concurrency and high scalability engineering practices across all product engineering disciplines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Good understanding of business, technical abstraction and system module design
  • Great to have hybrid cross-platform development experience.
  • Great to have large-scale website architecture experience.
  • Great to have E-Commerce products experience

ByteDance operates various content platforms that aim to inform, educate, entertain, and inspire users from different backgrounds. Its main products include Toutiao, a news aggregation app, and Douyin, a popular short video sharing platform in China. Internationally, ByteDance is best known for TikTok, which allows users to create and share short videos. Other products include Helo, a social media platform in India, and Lark, an enterprise collaboration tool. The company uses advanced algorithms to personalize user experiences, keeping users engaged with user-generated content. ByteDance primarily earns revenue through advertising, allowing brands to target specific audiences on its platforms. Unlike competitors such as Facebook and Google, ByteDance focuses heavily on short video content and user engagement through its unique platforms. The goal of ByteDance is to connect people globally through diverse content while providing effective advertising solutions for businesses.

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

  • Investment in data centers enhances infrastructure and user experience in Southeast Asia.
  • Partnership with Qualcomm positions ByteDance in the growing VR market.
  • Expansion of TikTok Shop into new markets diversifies revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • VR expansion faces competition from established players like Meta, impacting market share.
  • AI advancements may lead to regulatory challenges in regions with strict AI laws.
  • Data center investments in Brazil and Thailand face geopolitical and regulatory risks.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance leverages advanced algorithms for personalized user experiences across its platforms.
  • The company has a diverse product portfolio, including TikTok, Douyin, and Lark.
  • ByteDance's global presence spans major cities like Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo.

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