Software Engineer (SRE - Platform Services) - Bytedance Infrastructure

7 Months ago • All levels • Research & Development • Backend Development • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering team is seeking a talented Software Engineer (SRE - Platform Services) to support the company's rapid growth. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of services, from inception and design through deployment, operation, and refinement. Your work will ensure the scalability and reliability of our hyperscale datacenters, providing cloud solutions and infrastructure services. Key responsibilities include capacity planning, launch reviews, service monitoring, system health maintenance, automation, and continuous improvement. You will also be involved in research, design, and development of computer and network software, as well as analyzing user needs and developing software solutions.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Programming & Systems Analysis, or Science (Computer Studies)
  • Experience with programming languages like Go, Java, C++, Python
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
  • Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
  • Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate tasks
  • Proficiency with algorithms, data structures, and production troubleshooting
  • Expertise in problem-solving and analyzing global scale distributed systems
  • Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of drive

Job Details

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, Helo, and Resso, 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 The Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyperscale datacenters. The team manages the end to end lifecycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions and various infrastructure services ensuring that they are scalable and are reliable. Responsibilities • Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement. • Support services before they go live through activities such as capacity planning and launch reviews. • Support and maintain services by measuring and monitoring availability, latency and overall system health. • Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity. • Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialised utility programs. • Analyse user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. • Update software, enhances existing software capabilities, and develops and direct software testing and validation procedures. • Work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems and develop specifications and performance requirements.
Qualifications
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in any of these faculties: Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & Systems Analysis, Science (Computer Studies) • Experience in one or more programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python etc. • Good problem-solving, analytical thinking capabilities and exceptional attention to details. • Good communication and collaboration skills. Preferred qualifications: • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related areas. • Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. • Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks. • Proficiency working with algorithms, data structures and production troubleshooting. • Expertise in problem solving and analyzing global scale distributed systems. • Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of drive. 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.

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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.

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