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Software Engineer, AR Effect Platform (Multiple Positions)

California, United States (On-site)

Software Engineer, AR Effect Platform (Multiple Positions)

2 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Rendering • Graphics Engineer • $146,961 PA - $250,000 PA

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Job Description

ByteDance is seeking Software Engineers to join their AR Effect Platform team in San Jose, CA. The team is responsible for developing high-quality visual effects and augmented reality applications. Responsibilities include building low-level engine systems, fine tuning the AI-powered rendering engine, improving effect creation tools, implementing new features, and crafting clean and maintainable C++ code. The ideal candidate will have experience with graphics APIs (OpenGL, Vulkan, or DirectX), cross-platform SDK framework design, software service architecture, UI/back-end development, performance optimization, and the software development lifecycle.

Must have:

Develop software using graphics API (OpenGL, Vulkan, or DirectX)
Designing and implementing cross-platform SDK framework
Designing and implementing software service architecture
Designing and implementing UI and back-end business logic using JavaScript, TypeScript, or Lua
Profiling and optimizing performance
Working across all phases of the software development lifecycle
Maintaining and debugging software

Perks:

100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
75% premium coverage for dependents
Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match
Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options
10 paid holidays per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
10 paid sick days per year
12 weeks of paid Parental leave
8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
Mental and emotional health benefits
401K company match
Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

Responsibilities

About ByteDance 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. About the Team Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company’s success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you’ll be part of a team that’s developing new solutions to new challenges. It’s working fast, at scale, and we’re making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey! Responsibilities Build high-quality visual effects and augmented reality applications by developing low-level engine systems including rendering pipeline, script bindings, asset pipeline, and ECS systems. Fine tune the AI empowered rendering engine developed by senior engineers to achieve high fidelity graphics on mobile devices. Improve effect creation tools, implement new tool or product features, and provide support for the company’s AR Effect platform. Craft clean and maintainable C++ code with easy to use API design. Maintain reusable systems, tools, and pipelines to enhance the team's development efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in standardizing the workflow and processes for AR effects production. Mentor interns and junior engineers.

Qualifications

Qualifications Must have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field, and 2 years of related work experience. Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Develop software using graphics API including OpenGL, Vulkan or DirectX; Designing and implementing cross-platform SDK framework to deploy and integrate graphics features into various applications; Designing and implementing software service architecture to support high throughput and fault tolerant services; Designing and implementing UI and back-end business logic using JavaScript, TypeScript or Lua; Profiling and optimizing the low-level performance of standalone and mobile application; Working across all phases of the software development lifecycle for the design, development, and testing of software using C++, data structures, or algorithms; and Maintaining and debugging software. Type: Full time, 40 hours/week Location: San Jose, CA Salary Range: $146961 - $250000 per year To Apply, click the apply button below. Contact lpresumes@bytedance.com if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website. ByteDance Inc. 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 bring joy. 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 lpresumes@bytedance.com. #LI-DNI #IND-DNI

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $146961 - $250000 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.​
Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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.​