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Backend Software Engineer

ByteDance Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 01 Oct 2024

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $130k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Intermediate
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of products, including TikTok and platforms specific to the China market, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose, aimed at helping imagination thrive. The company embraces challenges as opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow as a team, always prioritizing courage over the status quo.

We are committed to creating globally competitive products at ByteDance, enhancing efficiency while reducing costs. Our team strives to create differentiated products, making an impact by exploring industry-leading practices and integrating artificial intelligence technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide backend service expertise in developing new features by collaborating closely with design, product, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to overall system design and code quality improvement.
  • Improve product quality through bug fixes, performance analysis, and tuning.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams in Asia.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of backend software development/engineering experience.
  • A strong developer and problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working proficiency and communication skills in English.

Skills Set

  • Proficiency in Java, Go, PHP, C++, JavaScript, MySQL, and NoSQL.
  • Familiarity with systems design, data structures, algorithms, and performance tuning.
  • Good to have experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Passion for building large-scale products with incredible performance, stability, and user experiences.
  • Strong curiosity to learn new things and willingness to explore beyond comfort zones.

Key Traits Weโ€™re Looking For

  • A mission-driven mindset with a strategic approach to achieving measurable outcomes, showcasing ownership and accountability.
  • A Difference Maker who brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team.
  • Strong curiosity and passion for staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

What We Can Offer

  • A dynamic and motivated team environment that fosters open idea sharing and healthy debate.
  • A unique combination of large company resources and the agility of a startup.
  • Long-term growth opportunities and the potential to expand responsibilities.
  • A collaborative workspace that fosters in-person innovation among teams.
  • Engaging team-building activities to encourage camaraderie.

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. The mission to inspire creativity and enrich life is at the heart of our operations, and we are dedicated to celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment reflective of the many communities we reach.

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About ByteDance

ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment, and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok. 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. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. We are committed to building a safe, healthy, and positive online environment for all our users. We have over 110,000 employees based in more than 30 countries globally. Join us.