Full-Time

Backend Software Engineer

Posted on 2/20/2025

ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

Compensation Overview

$172.9k - $250k/yr

Junior, Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Python
JavaScript
Software Testing
Ruby
Java
Go
Requirements
  • Must have a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or any 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 any 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 CI/CD tools in Python and writing automation Bash Shell scripts; Automating and managing the full release lifecycle, including code development, build, testing, validation, and deployment; Designing and implementing large-scale, distributed online software services using programming language Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, or Python; Maintaining and debugging software services; and Designing and implementing software service architecture to support high throughput and fault tolerant services.
Responsibilities
  • Build platforms, systems, and services for internal and external teams to interact with the large-scale production systems.
  • Build tools and platforms to improve engineering productivity.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
  • Monitor the status of hosts and periodically collect detailed information from the company's hosts globally.
  • Leverage open-source libraries to develop endpoints that expose critical operating system information in real time.
  • Develop secure HTTPS endpoints to interface with the osquery agent, leveraging its distributed plugin architecture to efficiently collect comprehensive operating system information.
  • Develop sophisticated tools to globally identify and report anomalies in host performance, including high CPU usage, excessive disk utilization, and abnormal network I/O, enhancing the company's operational efficiency and system reliability.
  • Design and implement comprehensive unit and performance tests, leveraging test results to optimize code and refine solutions.

ByteDance operates various content platforms, including Toutiao for news aggregation and TikTok for short video sharing, catering to users globally. The company uses advanced algorithms to personalize content, keeping users engaged with user-generated material. ByteDance primarily generates revenue through advertising and in-app purchases, allowing brands to target specific audiences effectively. Its focus on algorithm-driven content delivery distinguishes it from competitors like Facebook and Google, with the goal of serving diverse user needs.

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 AI tools like DeerFlow enhances advertising precision and engagement.
  • Partnership with Qualcomm for VR headsets expands ByteDance's product offerings.
  • Trae v1.3.0 release attracts developers, fostering innovation within ByteDance's ecosystem.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Meta in AI smart glasses challenges ByteDance's market entry.
  • Data center projects expose ByteDance to geopolitical risks and regulatory scrutiny.
  • Significant investment in AI technologies may strain financials if commercial success is unmet.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance's AI advancements like Seed1.5-VL set it apart in content creation.
  • The company's global reach with platforms like TikTok enhances its competitive edge.
  • ByteDance's strategic data center projects improve user experience by reducing latency.

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