System Engineer (Operating System) - System Technologies and Engineering

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

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an experienced System Engineer to advance the Linux operating system across datacenter servers. You will work with a global team to develop, test, deploy, and maintain OS-related systems for bare metal and cloud servers, aligning with hardware evolution and business objectives.

The role requires strong Linux kernel and OS component experience, with hands-on coding in C/C++, Go, Python, or Java, and collaboration across engineering groups to ensure robust, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related majors.
• At least 5+ years of experience in Linux operating system development or similar fields.
• Familiar with Computer Architecture and server development life cycle.
• Proficient in C/C++, Go, Python, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Migrate device drivers and OS components to ByteDance kernel and Linux OS distribution.
• Participate in regular code reviews for Linux Kernel and OS components.
• Design and develop OS, Kernel QA test system, OS image build platform, and deployment/maintenance systems.
• Serve as escalation point for OS issues and coordinate across teams for prompt resolution.

Skills

C/C++

Go

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related majors

Tools

Linux Kernel

systemd

glibc

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team
The System Technologies and Engineering team is looking for experienced Operation System System Engineer to develop the Linux Operating System (OS) in adoption to all kinds of servers in within the datacenter. This individual will work with the global team to develop, maintain, and improve the OS and the relative quality testing, delivery, deployment and maintenance systems, both for bare metal servers, and also third party cloud servers. The team's goal is to ensure our operating systems keep updated to meet the requirements of hardware evolution and business goals.

• Migrate device drivers and OS key components from Linux upstream or vendor's codebase to adopt Bytedance kernel and Linux OS distribution;
• Participate in regular code review for Linux Kernel and OS key component code change;
• Take part in conducting the system design and development of the following systems: OS and Kernel quality assurance test system, OS image build platform, and OS deployment and operation maintenance system;
• Serve as the primary escalation point for end users regarding issues within the OS, coordinating across all internal teams to ensure issue resolution is completed promptly;

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related majors;
• At least 5+ years of experience in Linux operating system development or in similar fields;
• Familiar with Computer Architecture, and server development life cycle;
• Proficient in at least one or more general purpose programming such as C/C++, Go, Python, Java;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Linux/Unix operating system architecture, Linux Kernel mechanism, Linux Kernel programming, systemd, glibc;

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.