Software Engineer (Payment Network) - Global Payment - Singapore Open

re-zoo-me; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in Singapore is seeking a backend engineer to design and develop scalable backend systems for the Payment Network PI team, delivering high-quality code and robust architectures for TikTok-related platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate complex business needs into actionable tasks, and continuously explore new technologies to maintain system reliability and performance in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience in one or more general purpose programming languages such as Java/Go/C++/C#/Python.
• Proven backend development and distributed systems experience.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and backend infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• 2+ years relevant work experience from a large-scale internet business (Preferred).
• Experience in payment systems or financial transaction processing is a plus (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and architectures.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code; review and debug code to maintain overall system quality.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks throughout the software development life cycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze and break down complex business requirements into clear, actionable tasks.
• Continuously research, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies to enhance system performance and maintain technical excellence.

Skills

Java/Go/C++/C#/Python

Backend development

Distributed systems

Relational databases

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

About Global Payment

The Global Payment team of ByteDance provides payment solutions - including payment acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, reconciliations, and so on to ensure that our users have a smooth and secure payment experience on ByteDance platforms including TikTok.

The Payment Network PI team is part of the Global Payment Network organization. We focus on supporting binding payment instruments via diverse payment channels and managing the instruments lifecycle. Our mission is to ensure high-quality and reliable payment instruments through robust system design and multi-layered safeguards, enabling users to enjoy a smooth and secure payment experience on ByteDance platforms such as TikTok.

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable backend systems and architectures;
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code; review and debug code to maintain overall system quality;
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks throughout the software development life cycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery;
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze and break down complex business requirements into clear, actionable tasks;
• Continuously research, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies to enhance system performance and maintain technical excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience;
• Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages, such as Java/Go/C++/C#/Python;
• Proven experience in backend development and distributed systems architecture;
• Solid understanding of relational databases and backend infrastructure;
• Strong analytical thinking and exceptional attention to details;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex ideas and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience from a large-scale internet business;
• Experience in payment systems or financial transaction processing is a plus.

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.