Tech Lead, Software Engineer, Distributed Storage System

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • System Design • $212,800 PA - $389,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance seeks a Tech Lead, Software Engineer specializing in distributed storage systems to design and develop next-generation solutions. This role involves enhancing the performance and scalability of a re-architected HDFS system in C++, supporting critical business needs across various departments. Responsibilities include designing innovative storage features, optimizing system software for efficiency and fault tolerance, validating system functionality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in system software engineering for large-scale production environments, strong knowledge of distributed storage systems, and proficiency in C++ and/or Python/Golang.
Must have:
  • 5+ years system software engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of distributed storage systems
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python/Golang
  • Design and develop storage features
  • Optimize system software for efficiency
Good to have:
  • Big Data storage systems experience
  • Strong communication skills
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
About the Team ByteDance is seeking a Distributed Storage System Software Engineer to design and develop next-generation distributed storage solutions. In this role, you will contribute to the development of large-scale, high-performance storage systems that support critical business needs across Data Platforms, Advertising, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs). Our team is re-architecting HDFS in C++ to enhance its performance and scalability, making it a key infrastructure component in Big Data storage. If you have a strong technical foundation in distributed storage systems and experience building large-scale storage solutions, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities: - Design and develop innovative storage features to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. - Optimize system software for efficiency, fault tolerance, and distributed performance. - Validate system functionality and performance through rigorous testing. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate storage solutions into business-critical applications.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - 5 years of experience in system software engineering for large-scale production environments. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Strong knowledge of distributed storage systems and their performance, availability, and reliability considerations. - Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, Golang for system-level development. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Big Data storage systems and architectures. - Strong communication and presentation skills.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $389500 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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