Backend Software Engineer Graduate; CapCut BS​/MS

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code: A126685A

We are an incredible team with passion. We enjoy learning new things and taking on challenges. Team culture here is open and inclusive. Everyone can make things happen, good ideas will always win. Today, we are continuously increasing investment in AI technology to make content creation much easier for everyone, and we always take the protection of user privacy and data security very seriously.

Therefore, we set up an engineer team with high talent density, mainly focusing on AI technology and Privacy&Security in Cap Cut. We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with Byte Dance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply for a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you applied for.

The application limit is applicable to Byte Dance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Online Assessment:
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Byte Dance's technical online assessment.

• Develop efficient, highly scalable and secured services and tools to build/integrate Security & Privacy systems for Cap Cut.
• Optimize backend systems and services for data security, modularity, computational efficiency and scalability.
• Deliver best-in-class engineering excellence practices across all product engineering disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong systems using at least one Golang/Java/Rust/C++.
• Understanding of data structure, algorithm design and analysis, networking, data security and highly scalable systems design.
• Knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka etc.
• Strong software programming capabilities, exhibits good code design and coding style.
• Good collaborator and team player, comfortable working in a fast moving, culturally diverse and globally distributed team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of privacy and security technology is a big plus.

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,657 - $187,200 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 vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Cap Cut is an all-in-one video editing app that empowers creators to express themselves and transform videos into creative masterpieces. In addition to its basic features, such as video editing, text, stickers, filters, colors and music, Cap…