Backend Software Engineer - Network Security

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Cyber Security • $187,040 PA - $280,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Network Security team seeks a Backend Software Engineer to design and implement cloud/network security services. Responsibilities include optimizing data pipelines, storage, and queries for performance and scalability. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of backend software development experience, proficiency in Golang, and expertise in databases (MySQL, Redis), caching, and messaging frameworks (Kafka). Experience with large-scale backend systems (Flink/Spark) and cloud/network security products (Anti-DDoS, WAF, Firewall) is preferred. The team is passionate about solving real-world cybersecurity problems and values teamwork and open communication.
Must have:
  • 3+ years backend development experience
  • Proficient in Golang
  • Database, caching, messaging framework expertise
  • Design and implement backend security services
  • Optimize data pipelines for performance and scalability
Good to have:
  • Large-scale backend system experience (Flink/Spark)
  • Cloud/network security product experience (Anti-DDoS, WAF, Firewall)
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
Team Introduction The Network Security team is on the mission to build innovative and enterprise-level network security products and solutions, to protect online businesses from being interrupted by cyber attacks. We're a group of people passionate about challenging the status quo to solve the real world's cybersecurity problems effectively and efficiently. We set audacious goals and strive to achieve them. We believe in teamwork and collaboration and we encourage open and succinct communication. If you share the same value and would like to make an impact on network security, please come join us! Responsibilities - Drive, design and implement the backend of cloud/network security services - Optimize data pipelines, storage, and queries for performance and scalability
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - B.S. or advanced degree in Computer Science or other relevant majors. - 3+ years of backend software development experience. - Proficient in at least one programming language and framework, preferably Golang - In-depth knowledge and experience of common database, caching and messaging frameworks,like MySQL, Redis, Kafka and etc., - Highly motivated, positive, detail-oriented, and responsible Preferred Qualifications - Experience of large-scale backend system development , such as Flink/Spark etc. - Cloud/network security products experience, such as Anti-ddos, WAF, Firewall etc.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187040 - $280000 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.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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

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