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New York
Team:
Technology
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Code:
A128801
Responsibilities
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, covering 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.
Role Descriptions
We are looking for a self-motivated software engineer. Your responsibilities will include:
- Build platforms, systems and services for internal and external teams to interact with the 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in Computer Science, 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, developing large software systems.
- Either DICM (Discovery, Insights, and Configuration Management), ITOM (IT Operation Management), or ITSM (IT Service Management) experience required for the role.
- Experience with GPU, big data experience (Hadoop/Kafka/Apache) or streaming/computing would be a key indicator of a successful candidate.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years software development experience with Golang or Python.
- Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
- Experience of troubleshooting in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience.
Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
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Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
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, including 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 are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
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 from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Location:
New York
Team:
Technology
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Code:
A128801
Responsibilities
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, covering 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.
Role Descriptions
We are looking for a self-motivated software engineer. Your responsibilities will include:
- Build platforms, systems and services for internal and external teams to interact with the 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in Computer Science, 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, developing large software systems.
- Either DICM (Discovery, Insights, and Configuration Management), ITOM (IT Operation Management), or ITSM (IT Service Management) experience required for the role.
- Experience with GPU, big data experience (Hadoop/Kafka/Apache) or streaming/computing would be a key indicator of a successful candidate.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years software development experience with Golang or Python.
- Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
- Experience of troubleshooting in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience.
Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
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, including 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 are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
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 from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Align your portfolio with ByteDance's stack
ByteDance's backend roles emphasize distributed systems, high-throughput data pipelines, and microservices at scale. Tailor your resume and GitHub to reflect experience with Go, Rust, or Java in large-scale environments before applying.
Request an LCA copy after receiving your offer
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your H-1B petition is submitted. Review it to confirm the prevailing wage level and worksite location match what was discussed, since discrepancies can complicate your filing.
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Does ByteDance sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Developers?
Yes, ByteDance sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Developer roles. The company has a well-established sponsorship process for this function. Because some ByteDance entities may qualify as cap-exempt, it's worth asking your recruiter during the offer stage whether your specific team bypasses the annual H-1B lottery, which runs each April for an October 1 start date.
Which visa types does ByteDance sponsor for Backend Software Developer roles?
ByteDance sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for specialty occupation roles, including backend engineering positions. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews in two-year increments. For longer-term paths, ByteDance also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories, which require PERM labor certification filed through the DOL.
What qualifications does ByteDance expect for Backend Software Developer positions?
ByteDance typically expects a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, which also satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. Practically, backend roles emphasize proficiency in Go, Java, or Rust, experience designing distributed systems or large-scale APIs, and familiarity with cloud infrastructure. Senior roles often require demonstrable experience with high-throughput or low-latency system design.
How do I apply for Backend Software Developer jobs at ByteDance?
You can apply directly through ByteDance's careers portal. To filter specifically for backend roles that include visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate surfaces ByteDance listings where sponsorship is confirmed, saving you time screening roles that won't support your visa situation. After submitting, ByteDance's process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical assessments, and multiple system design and coding interview rounds.
How do I understand the visa filing timeline once ByteDance extends an offer?
After accepting an offer, ByteDance's immigration team typically engages an outside counsel to file your Labor Condition Application with the DOL and then the I-129 petition with USCIS. Standard H-1B processing takes three to six months, while premium processing reduces that to roughly 15 business days. For E-3 applicants, consular processing in Australia generally moves faster. Confirm your expected start date against these timelines before signing.
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