Software Engineer, Messaging Middleware - Infrastructure

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in Singapore is seeking software engineers to advance a messaging platform that handles a trillion-level data flow across ByteDance products. You will contribute to the MQ systems, storage and compute separation, and ensure compatibility with Kafka protocol.

The role emphasizes performance optimization, cost efficiency, and expanding platform capabilities by analyzing requirements and building scalable distributed services.

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one general purpose programming language such as C/C++, Go or Python.
• Familiar with OS, networks and computer architecture.
• Experience in developing large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with MQ systems such as Kafka, NSQ, RocketMQ or Pulsar.
• Experience in performance analysis and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop messaging platform components and features.
• Work on next generation computing and storage separation for a trillion-level messaging platform.
• Optimize cost, stability and performance of the system.
• Analyze business requirements to expand messaging platform features.

Skills

C/C++

Go

Python

Distributed systems

Kafka

RocketMQ

NSQ

Job description

Responsibilities

The messaging middleware team is tasked with the exploration and advancement of a messaging platform, overseeing the Message Queue systems for various products, including ByteDance and other business-related products. Our scope extends to handling a data scale that sets an industry standard. The team has independently created the BMQ message queue, employing a storage and computing architecture separation and ensuring compatibility with the kafka protocol. Beyond prioritizing stability and cost-effectiveness, we are proactively investigating and broadening business scenarios. This involves unlocking the inherent value of original log data and integrating with batch computing engines.

• Responsible for the development of messaging platform;
• Responsible for the development of the next generation computing and storage separation architecture on a trillion-level messaging platform;
• Responsible for cost optimization, stability improvement and performance improvement of the system;
• Responsible for analyzing business requirements and expanding the features of the messaging platform.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A proficient software developer skilled in at least one general purpose programming language, such as C/C++/Go/Python;
• Familiar with operating system, network, computer architecture and other related knowledge;
• Experience in developing large-scale, high-performance and highly available distributed systems;
• Familiar with at least one of these MQ systems or other similar systems (e.g. - Distributed streaming processing platform Kafka, real-time distributed messaging platform NSQ, high-performance distributed messaging and streaming platform RocketMQ, distributed messaging system Pulsar, etc.);
• Experience in system performance analysis and optimization.

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.