ByteDance · 1 day ago
Software Engineer Graduate (Cloud Native Infrastructure)- 2026 Start (BS/MS)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$119K/yr - $259K/yr
3+ years expByteDance is a global technology company that inspires creativity and enriches life. They are seeking a Software Engineer Graduate to join their Compute Infrastructure team, focusing on optimizing AI and LLM workloads within a large-scale, reliable compute infrastructure.
ContentData MiningInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Assist in analyzing and supporting enhancements to Hyper-Scale AI Infrastructure platforms, focusing on improving performance, scalability, and resilience for both traditional workloads and large language model (LLM) applications
Contribute to performance optimization efforts for Kubernetes-based infrastructure, including monitoring pod lifecycle, tracking resource utilization, and analyzing system behavior under varying load conditions—working closely with senior engineers to identify improvement opportunities
Lead small-scale development tasks related to resource management and scheduling in Kubernetes clusters, such as testing configuration updates, automating routine resource allocation workflows, or contributing to tooling for efficiency tracking
Engage actively in team discussions on AI infrastructure design and optimization strategies, leveraging academic knowledge and personal projects to propose fresh insights and potential solutions
Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and process guides, to strengthen knowledge sharing and operational efficiency across the team
Qualification
Required
B.S./M.S, degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related area with 3+ years of relevant industry experience; new graduates with Ph.D. degree and strong publication records can be an exception
Proficiency in at least one major programming language such as Python, Go, C++, Rust, and Java
Solid understanding of at least one of the following fields: Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, high-performance networking systems, developing large scale software systems
Preferred
Hands-on project experience with container and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes through internships, coursework, or personal projects
Experience in developing or contributing to cloud-native open-source projects
Benefits
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
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M
Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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