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Bytedance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in San Jose is seeking a self-motivated software engineer for the DCS platform team. You will build platforms, systems and services for internal and external teams to interact with large-scale production systems.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining software; bringing new ideas into the platform, innovating and iterating to improve reliability and efficiency; collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Candidates have a degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with web development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed systems, or networking is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Interest in IT Operations concepts (DICM/ITOM/ITSM) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms, systems and services for internal and external teams to interact with large-scale production systems.
• Create tools to improve engineering productivity and efficiency.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
• Bring new ideas and technologies into the platform, and iterate.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Problem-solving

Rapid learning

IT Operations interest

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or equivalent

Coursework in web development or Unix/Linux

Tools

Golang

Python

Web stack familiarity

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A103573B

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Responsibilities

The DCS platform team's goal is to build all the necessary and advanced tooling to support full-lifecycle operation and management of domestic and overseas data centers, covering data center infrastructure operation and maintenance, server delivery, server operation, asset and resource management, platform tooling, as well as cloud services and server system services.Our vision is to provide highly available, stable, high-performance, and cost-effective computing resources for all business lines of the company.We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.Role DescriptionsWe are looking for a self-motivated software engineer. Your responsibilities will include:

• Build platforms, systems and services for internal and external teams to interact with the large scale production systems.
• Build tools to improve engineering productivity.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
• Bring new ideas and technologies into our platform, innovate and iterate.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
• Coursework, academic projects, or internship experience in two or more of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, networking systems, or building software systems
• Strong foundational programming and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
• Genuine interest in IT Operations concepts such as Discovery, Insights, and Configuration Management (DICM), IT Operations Management (ITOM), or IT Service Management (ITSM); prior coursework or exposure is a plus but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to GPU computing, big data technologies (Hadoop/Kafka/Apache), or streaming/computing concepts through coursework, internships, or personal projects
• Software development experience with Golang or Python, through coursework, internships, or personal projects
• Familiarity with the web stack, including protocols and basic web server concepts
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues in an academic, internship, or personal project setting

Job Information

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request