Backend Software Engineer - Platforms

About the Role

The DCS platform team's goal is to build all the necessary and advanced tooling to support full-lifecycle operation and management of domestic and overseas data centers. This includes data center infrastructure operation and maintenance, server delivery, server operation, asset and resource management, platform tooling, as well as cloud services and server system services. Our vision is to provide highly available, stable, high-performance, and cost-effective computing resources for all business lines of the company.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms, systems, and services for internal and external teams to interact with large-scale production systems.
• Build tools to improve engineering productivity.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Bring new ideas and technologies into our platform, innovate, and iterate.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working with two or more of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, networking systems, or developing large software systems.
• Experience with DICM (Discovery, Insights, and Configuration Management), ITOM (IT Operation Management), or ITSM (IT Service Management).
• Experience with GPU, big data (Hadoop/Kafka/Apache), or streaming/computing is a key indicator of a successful candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of software development experience with Golang or Python.
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico—as well as platforms specific to the China market, such as Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua—ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products help people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and enrich life. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact. By fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people globally, and so does our workplace. We celebrate diverse voices and create an environment that reflects the communities we reach.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $156,000 - $387,600 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may include additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).