ByteDance · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer Graduate (Data Security-US) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$119K/yr - $187K/yrByteDance is a leading technology company known for its innovative products like TikTok. They are seeking Backend Engineers to join their Security team to build data security and privacy infrastructure, ensuring a trustworthy environment for users while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, maintain and continuously improve TikTok's data security and privacy infrastructure
Deploy, troubleshoot, and operate large distributed systems
Optimize reliability, availability and performance of globally distributed systems
Analyze product needs and security & privacy objectives to deliver results aligned with project goals
Research on cutting-edge privacy preserving technologies and apply into real-world engineering and business scenarios
Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables
Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in rapid product development
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in general purpose programming languages
Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear, concise and timely manner
Experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, developing large software systems, and/or security software development
Preferred
Master/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other relevant majors
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, or Go
Experience dealing with production issues at scale
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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.
Founded in 2012
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
Recent News
2026-01-08
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