Senior Software Development Engineer - Database NoSQL Redis

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Backend Development • Research & Development • $184,300 PA - $337,250 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer specializing in NoSQL Redis databases. The role involves leading the development of high-performance, cost-effective cloud database products supporting TikTok and other ByteDance services (Douyin, e-commerce, Toutiao, Feishu). Responsibilities include designing and developing cloud database products, enhancing core product performance and stability, conducting research on new technologies, and supporting billions of requests. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of backend engineering experience (C/C++/Go/Java), database domain experience, and expertise in distributed systems.
Must have:
  • Lead development of high-performance cloud database products
  • Support ByteDance business systems
  • Design and develop next-generation cloud databases
  • Improve performance, stability, and cost efficiency
  • 3+ years backend engineering experience (C/C++/Go/Java)
  • Database domain experience, distributed systems knowledge
Good to have:
  • Mastery of Redis, RocksDB, pika, and Ceph source code
  • K8S proficiency
  • Familiarity with CXL/RDMA protocols
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays and sick days
  • Paid Personal Time

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok 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 Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. Our database development team is responsible for building and owning database products used by TikTok's infrastructure including but not limited to relational databases, distributed cache, key-value stores, document stores, and Graph stores. In this team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and enhance that NoSQL database service in a cloud-native environment. We embrace a culture of self-direction, intellectual curiosity, openness, and problem-solving. If you are a passionate and experienced engineer with a strong background in cloud database development, eager to contribute to cutting-edge technologies and support mission-critical business systems, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of cloud databases. Responsibilities: - Lead the development of cutting-edge, high-performance, cost-effective, and large-scale cloud database products. - Support the Volcano Engine and ByteDance business systems, serving a wide range of core business functions within the group, including but not limited to Douyin, e-commerce, Toutiao, Feishu, etc. - Take charge of the design and development of cloud database products, working on the next generation of cloud database products. - Continuously improve and enhance core product performance, stability, cost efficiency, and persistence, supporting billions of requests and a massive user base. - Conduct in-depth research on new theories, technologies, and hardware in the industry and academia. Facilitate their implementation in production environments to enhance the overall competitiveness of the product.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - BS or a higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields - 3+ years of backend engineering experience in at least one of C/C++/Go/Java, with a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. - Relevant development experience in the database domain, with a solid understanding of principles in distributed systems, operating systems, networks, and databases. - Experience in programming and practical implementation of high-performance, large-scale distributed storage systems, emphasizing enterprise-level product quality. -Ability to think independently, proactively identify and solve problems, excellent communication skills, a curiosity for technology, an extreme dedication to research, and a willingness to take on challenges. Preferred Qualifications: -Mastery of source code for systems like Redis, RocksDB, pika, and Ceph; preference is given to those who have contributed to open-source communities. -Proficiency in using K8S and understanding its principles. -Familiarity with protocols such as CXL/RDMA, and technology involving the fusion of software and hardware. 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. ByteDance Inc. 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $184300 - $337250 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.

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