Full-Time
ByteDance
10,001+ employees
Operates global content platforms and apps
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
San Jose, CA, USA
- Bachelor's degree or above
- At least 2 years of software developer experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Android, iOS, web, Rust, backend
- Strong curiosity to learn new things and willing to explore outside of the comfort zone
- A strong developer and a great problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for building a large-scale product with incredible performance, stability, and elegant user experience
- Working proficiency and communication skills in both English and Mandarin (as sometimes you will need to reference and translate Chinese process documents and deliver global projects accordingly)
- Provide full-stack expertise in developing new features by working closely with design, product, and other cross-functional teams
- Contribute to overall system design and code quality improvement
- Improve the product quality through bug fixes, performance analysis, and tuning
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams in Asia
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, which helps keep users engaged. ByteDance generates revenue primarily through advertising, allowing brands to target specific audiences on its platforms. This focus on user-generated content and effective advertising strategies sets ByteDance apart from competitors like Facebook and Google. The company's goal is to connect users with content that resonates with them while providing businesses with effective advertising solutions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
$5.6B
Headquarters
Beijing, China
Founded
2012
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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