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Senior Software Development Engineer - NoSQL-HBase- San Jose

California, United States (On-site)

Senior Software Development Engineer - NoSQL-HBase- San Jose

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Network Engineering • $194,000 PA - $410,000 PA

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Job Description

ByteDance is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer specializing in NoSQL-HBase to join its team in San Jose. This role involves leading the design, development, performance tuning, and research of a high-performance distributed table system that powers the entire Byte product ecosystem. Key responsibilities include system design and improvement based on business requirements, setting development goals, implementing modules, conducting performance tuning and functional testing, and providing technical support for online applications. The ideal candidate possesses strong C++/Java programming skills, deep knowledge of Linux systems, and in-depth understanding of database principles, particularly distributed storage and computing. Experience with open-source projects like RocksDB, HBase, and consensus protocols like Paxos/Raft is a plus.

Must have:

Proficiency in C++/Java
Solid Linux systems knowledge
Expertise in multithreading, network programming
In-depth understanding of database principles
Experience with distributed storage and computing

Good to have:

Contribution to open-source communities
Familiarity with RocksDB, HBase, TiDB, CockroachDB, ClickHouse, ScyllaDB, etcd
Knowledge of Paxos, Raft consensus protocols

Perks:

100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
75% premium coverage for dependents
Health Savings Account(HSA) with 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 through EAP and Lyra
401K company match
Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

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. Team Introduction: Join our team as a NoSQL-HBase Development Engineer, contributing to a global, high-performance, cost-effective, and cloud-native distributed table system that provides rich features for upper-level applications. This system serves the entire Byte product ecosystem, including platforms like Douyin, Xigua Video, and Toutiao. As a fundamental storage infrastructure, it supports a massive scale of peak requests and petabytes of storage. Responsibilities: -Lead the design, development, performance tuning, and new technology research of the distributed table system. -Design and improve the table system based on upper-level business requirements, focusing on stability, functionality, and performance. -Set development goals according to project timelines, write detailed design documents, and be responsible for module implementation, performance tuning, and functional testing. -Provide timely technical support for upper-level online applications. Extract potential requirements and optimization points to continuously enhance the system.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: -Proficiency in C++/Java programming (at least one), with a focus on high-quality code and engineering standards. -Solid knowledge of Linux systems, with expertise in multithreading, network programming, and distributed development using any of the mentioned languages. -In-depth understanding of database principles, proficient in key technologies related to distributed storage and computing, with practical hands-on experience. -Strong independent thinking skills, proactive problem discovery, and systematic problem analysis and solving abilities. -Capability to learn, explore, and research in unknown domains. Preferred Qualifications: -contribution to open-source communities is a plus. -Familiarity with the source code of open-source projects like RocksDB, HBase, TiDB, CockroachDB, ClickHouse, ScyllaDB, etcd, etc. -Knowledge of consensus protocols like Paxos, Raft is advantageous. 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 $194000 - $410000 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.​