Software Engineer — Data Security
bytedance
Job Summary
ByteDance is seeking Backend Engineers to join its Security team and build robust data security and privacy infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data security systems, working with global teams to ensure user trust and safety. This role involves optimizing system performance, analyzing product needs, and researching cutting-edge privacy-preserving technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in programming, experience with distributed systems, and a passion for building secure and reliable platforms.
Must Have
- BS in CS/related field
- 3+ years of experience
- Strong programming skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Experience with web/mobile dev
- Unix/Linux environments
- Distributed systems knowledge
Good to Have
- Master's/PhD degree
- 4+ years of experience
- Experience with Java, C/C++, Python
- Production issue resolution experience
Perks & Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401K match
- Gym reimbursement
- Cellphone service reimbursement
Job Description
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $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.
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.