Senior Software Development Engineer - Distributed NoSQL Database Systems

ByteDance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in Seattle is seeking a skilled systems engineer to design and develop distributed NoSQL databases, focusing on caches, document stores, graph databases, or related models. You will help build high-availability, low-latency services for global users.

You will work with the Infrastructure team to optimize compute and storage for cloud-native deployments, provide guidance to internal teams, and collaborate across groups to deliver robust database products.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages with strong Linux skills.
• Deep understanding of database principles and distributed systems; multi-threading experience.
• Strong knowledge of distributed consensus algorithms and database kernel development.
• Expertise in performance tuning for high-traffic, large-concurrency environments.
• Experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures and distributed control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop distributed NoSQL databases, with focus on one of: distributed caches, key-value, document, graph, wide-column, search engines, or multi-model databases.
• Build high-performance, low-latency, and highly available distributed systems for mission-critical operations.
• Optimize compute and storage engines for cloud-native global deployments, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, identifying opportunities to improve stability, functionality, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust database products and solutions.
• Address technical challenges in cloud service architectures to enable scalable, high-traffic systems.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Go

Python

Rust

Distributed systems

Education

BS or higher CS degree

Tools

RocksDB

Redis

MongoDB

HBase

TiDB

Neo4j

Elasticsearch

JanusGraph

YugabyteDB

CockroachDB

Job description

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

Location:

Seattle

Team:

Infrastructure

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A20406A

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Responsibilities

• Design and develop distributed NoSQL databases, with a focus on one of the following: distributed caches, key-value stores, document databases, graph databases, wide-column stores, search engines, or multi-model databases.
• Build high-performance, low-latency, and highly available distributed systems to support mission-critical business operations with scalability and cost efficiency.
• Optimize compute and storage engines for cloud-native global deployments, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Provide technical guidance to internal business teams, identifying opportunities for system optimization to improve stability, functionality, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust database products and solutions.
• Address technical challenges in cloud service architectures, ensuring scalable solutions for large-scale, high-traffic systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C, C++, Java, Go, Python, Rust) with strong coding skills in a Linux environment.
• Deep understanding of database principles, distributed system design, and multi-threaded programming, with hands‑on experience in distributed storage and computing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of distributed consensus algorithms, with experience in database kernel development.
• Expertise in performance tuning, system optimization, and handling high-traffic, large-concurrency scenarios.
• Practical experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures and distributed system control platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or a higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields.
• 3+ years industry experience in system or database internals programming.
• Familiarity with popular database systems and source code such as RocksDB, Redis, MongoDB, HBase, TiDB, Neo4j, Elasticsearch, JanusGraph, YugabyteDB, or CockroachDB.

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

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