Software Engineer - Service Platform Singapore Regular

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

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore is looking for an experienced software engineer to design and optimize core platform services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related fields, proficiency in Go, Python, Rust, or Typescript, and knowledge of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. This role focuses on collaboration with AI teams to enhance efficiency and ensure best practices in platform engineering. Passion for innovation and inclusion is a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Rust, or Typescript with strong systems programming skills.
• Deep understanding of Linux, networking (TCP/IP, HTTP), and distributed systems.
• Experience in infrastructure products such as monitoring, logging, and storage.
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize core platform services and ecosystem components.
• Collaborate with AI infrastructure teams for tool integration.
• Improve platform efficiency and cost-effectiveness through system optimization.
• Establish platform engineering best practices.

Skills

Go

Python

Rust

Typescript

Linux

Networking (TCP/IP, HTTP)

Distributed Systems

Monitoring

Logging

Service Mesh

Storage

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

About The Team

The Service Platform team builds the cloud foundation that powers ByteDance's global ecosystem, providing comprehensive infrastructure solutions including serverless computing and resource quota management for full‑stack engineering teams across the organization. Our mission is to enable safer deployment processes, expand deployment capabilities, and deliver robust control mechanisms to optimize business operations and reduce costs. As part of our drive for innovation, we are continuously expanding our PaaS offerings to support AI infrastructure development through next generation technologies with MCP and AI Sandbox.

What you will be doing

• Design, develop, and optimize the core platform services and ecosystem components.
• Collaborate with AI infrastructure teams to integrate specialized tooling and execution environments.
• Continuously improve platform efficiency and cost‑effectiveness through system optimisation.
• Establish and enforce platform engineering best practices across internal product lines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Rust, or Typescript with strong systems programming skills.
• Deep understanding of Linux, networking (TCP/IP, HTTP), and distributed systems.
• Experience in infrastructure products (e.g., monitoring, logging, service mesh, storage).
• Familiarity with cloud‑native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and large‑scale system design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PaaS platforms or service deployment systems.
• Knowledge of AI/ML platform infrastructure and tooling.
• Background in resource scheduling and optimisation.
• Contributions to open‑source infrastructure projects.

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.