Backend Software Engineer (SRE) - Cloud Infrastructure

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced SRE Engineer to ensure the reliability and efficiency of core infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science with at least 5 years of experience, solid programming skills, and knowledge of Linux operating systems. ByteDance values diversity and believes in inspiring creativity as part of its mission, providing an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for growth and mentorship

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in infrastructure systems.
• Solid knowledge of computer software and principles of storage, network IO.
• Familiarity with design patterns and coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability and efficiency of core infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and perform bottleneck analysis.
• Build automated operation solutions for large-scale systems.
• Design and implement software platforms for SOA governance.
• Set up new IDC and implement data protection plans.

Skills

System capacity and stability management

Troubleshooting technical issues

Automation for large-scale systems

Knowledge of programming languages (Python, Go, Java)

Understanding of Linux OS

Education

Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science or related major

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker/Containers

Redis

MySQL

MongoDB

Kafka

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Introduction: The team is responsible for infrastructure systems, including Storage/Computing/DB. We aim to be the leading SRE team across the industry. In the SRE team, you will have the opportunity to manage the complex challenges of scale, while using expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large‑scale system design. We embrace a culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, openness, and problem‑solving. We also encourage ownership, self‑governance and independence to work on various projects, and an environment that provides the support and mentorship needed to learn and grow as an engineer.

• Ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our core infrastructure, focusing on system capacity and stability; setting up reliability standards and recovery SOP.
• Troubleshooting and locating technical issues, bottleneck analysis, managing system high availability architecture transformation and upgrading.
• Building automated operation solutions for large‑scale systems; partnering with system development teams for system iteration.
• Designing and implementing software platforms and monitoring frameworks for efficient, automated, and intelligent service‑oriented architecture (SOA) governance.
• Building delivery standards, monitoring and budgeting systems to optimize the cost of the company.
• Designing and setting up new IDC; designing and implementing data protection plan to meet the standard requirement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science or related major, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Solid basic knowledge of computer software, understanding of Linux operating system, storage, network IO and other related principles.
• Familiar with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Go, and Java. Knowledge of design patterns and coding principles is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with storage, and relevant system experience with the following: KV, Table, Graph, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB, MQ, and Kafka.
• Experience with computing & big data, and system experience with the following: Kubernetes, Docker/Containers, AIops, Spark, Flink, Function as a Service, RPC Framework, and Service Mesh.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's 大发云 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, andក Xigua, ByteDance has madeopse 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.