Backend Software Engineer, Global Travel Business, Dubai Dubai Regular

ByteDance; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is hiring a Backend Software Engineer for the Global Travel Business in Dubai. You will develop server-side components for highly available and scalable travel products, aiming for robust performance and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on work across design, coding, testing, and production monitoring, with leadership in medium to large projects. Join ByteDance’s Technology team and contribute to a fast-growing global platform, leveraging Java or Golang and modern distributed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Java or Golang; JVM/Golang performance tuning experience.
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging, storage, cache, and synchronization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop server-side components for ByteDance travel products with high availability and scalability.
• Explore tools/processes to improve team efficiency and contribute to technical culture.
• Participate in all stages of software delivery: design, implementation, testing, monitoring, and operations.

Skills

Java

Golang

Distributed systems design

Linux

Data structures & algorithms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

NoSQL databases

Message queues

Distributed storage

Caching

Job description

Backend Software Engineer, Global Travel Business, Dubai

Location: Dubai

Team: Technology

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A148706

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for the server-side project development of ByteDance's travel products, delivering highly available, high-performance, and highly scalable solutions through high-quality design and coding;
• Responsible for exploring tools and processes to improve team efficiency, deeply involved in the team's technical construction, and enhancing the team's technical atmosphere;
• Continuously contribute at all stages of the product delivery cycle, including but not limited to requirement review / system design / testing communication and support / monitoring and operation of production systems / project management, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Bachelor's degree or above, a major in computer science or related fields is preferred.
• Familiar with Java or Golang related technology stack; familiar with JVM / Golang pprof related tuning methods, can quickly locate service issues;
• Familiar with distributed system design patterns, and skilled in using message queues, distributed storage, cache, lock, and other technologies to build efficient, robust systems;
• Familiar with operating systems, computer networks, information security, and capable of using common data structures and algorithms to solve problems;
• Familiar with MySQL and mainstream NoSQL databases, with related usage and optimization experiences, able to analyze and solve related problems independently;
• Familiar with at least one scripting language, able to independently troubleshoot / solve problems on Linux;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of leading the development of medium and large projects.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Familiarity with AI/ML and able to apply them to business domain.

Job Information

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.