Software Engineer, Global Payment Privacy & Security

3 Months ago • All levels • Cyber Security • $137,750 PA - $237,250 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Global Payments team at ByteDance seeks a Software Engineer specializing in Privacy & Security. Responsibilities include developing secure payment solutions, building scalable backend systems for payment security and fraud detection, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting security initiatives, and participating in code reviews. The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background (Go, Java, Python, C/C++), familiarity with distributed systems and cloud computing, and a solid understanding of security principles and data privacy regulations (PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA). The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills within a fast-paced global environment. The team works to enhance user experience, increase revenue, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Must have:
  • Secure payment solutions development
  • Scalable backend system building
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Strong programming skills (Go, Java, Python, C/C++)
  • Understanding of security principles & data privacy regulations
Good to have:
  • Experience with security/privacy projects
  • Knowledge of payment security & fraud detection
  • Understanding of secure coding practices
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off (holidays, sick days, personal time)
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
About the Team The Global Payments team is responsible for building a secure, compliant, and seamless payment infrastructure that supports a wide range of financial transactions, including payment onboarding, pay-in, pay-out, refunds, billing, clearing, settlement, and taxation. Our mission is to enhance user experience, increase revenue opportunities, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with international regulations. The Privacy & Security Engineering team plays a critical role in safeguarding user data, ensuring compliance, and implementing security best practices across our payment systems. - Contribute to the development of secure and privacy-aware payment solutions, improving the payment experience for billions of users. - Assist in building scalable, high-performance backend systems to support payment security, fraud detection, and compliance. - Collaborate with product managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features. - Support ongoing security and privacy initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. - Participate in code reviews, debugging, and optimization efforts to maintain system reliability and performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - BS or higher degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Security, Cryptography, or a related field. - Strong programming skills in one or more languages: Go, Java, Python, C/C++, etc. - Familiarity with distributed systems, backend API development, or cloud computing. - Basic understanding of security principles, cryptographic techniques, and data privacy regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA). - Passion for building secure and privacy-first applications. - Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers. - Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on experience with security or privacy-related projects (internships, research, or open-source contributions). - Knowledge of payment security, fraud detection, pen testings or others - Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $137750 - $237250 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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