Site Reliability Engineer - Media Platform

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to develop and manage global infrastructure for multimedia transport. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science with at least 3 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of SRE practices and microservice architecture. Joining the team means engaging in innovative solutions and contributing to exciting platforms like TikTok.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of technical background in software/system engineering.
• Knowledge of SRE responsibilities including monitoring and incident handling.
• At least 2 years of experience in microservice architecture.

Responsibilities

• Build global infrastructure for multimedia transport and processing.
• Manage global production system including monitoring and emergency response.
• Improve the entire service lifecycle from design to operation.

Skills

Software/system engineering

Site reliability engineering

Networking knowledge

Operating systems

Database systems

Microservice architecture

Troubleshooting in large-scale distributed systems

Programming in C, C++, Java, Python or Go

Open-source systems (Linux, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ELK)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related majors

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer - Media Platform

Responsibilities

• Build global infrastructure for multimedia transport, storage and processing, to serve billions of users all over the world.
• Engage in global production system management, such as monitoring, emergency response, capacity planning and optimization.
• Build tools, automations, visualizations and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global infrastructure.
• Engage in and improve the whole service lifecycle, from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement.
• Scale up systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and initiate changes that improve system reliability and processing speed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related majors, and at least 3 years of technical background involving software/system engineering, site reliability engineering in applications or projects that directly serve mobile app users.
• Knowledge of SRE responsibilities, including monitoring, incident handling, capacity management and disaster recovery with a track record of managing applications serving more than 5 million DAU or using infrastructure of more than 2000 servers.
• Experience in networking, operating systems, database systems and container technology.
• At least 2 years of experience in microservice architecture, and hands on experience in troubleshooting in large-scale distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 1 year programming experience with one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
• More than 1 year hands on experience in common open-source systems such as Linux, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis and ELK, and experience in building solutions with AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and other cloud services is a plus.
• Demonstrating self-motivation, strong ownership and good teamwork skills in at least 2 cross-team projects.

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.