Sr. Software Development Engineer, Data Transmission

Sr. Software Development Engineer, Data Transmission

Responsibilities

• Partner with PMs and engineers from different teams on building data transmission products.
• Design and develop cloud solutions according to demand scenario.
• Conduct performance and scalability tests and research innovative ideas for improvement.
• Design and implement comprehensive unit, functional and system tests for product quality.
• Participate in the release and deployment process.
• Debug, conduct root cause analysis, diagnose defects.
• Solve unique, large‑scale, highly complex cloud infrastructure problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in computer-related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in software development.
• Proficiency in one or more general‑purpose programming languages, such as Golang, Python, C++.
• Demonstrated good coding practices, including code cleanliness, refactoring skills, and experience with unit testing.
• Familiar with one or more databases, including relational databases, No
  
  SQL databases, analytical databases, document databases, and vector databases.
• Familiar with database data replication mechanisms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database kernel, database middleware, or database management platform.
• Familiarity with database log capture and analysis, message queue, ETL and other data processing technologies.
• Strong motivation for technology, good communication skills and teamwork spirit, excellent problem analysis and problem‑solving skills.

About Us

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance’s mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect, consume, and create content.

Why Join Byte Dance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance’s mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. 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.

Byte Dance 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Byte Dance 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

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136,800 – $359,720 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid holidays, paid sick days, and paid personal time.