ByteDance · 3 weeks ago
Backend Software Engineer, Content E-Commerce
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$119K/yr - $259K/yr
2+ years expByteDance is a global technology company known for its innovative products like TikTok. The Backend Software Engineer role focuses on developing scalable E-Commerce solutions for TikTok Shop, integrating partner APIs, and optimizing influencer experiences to enhance the overall consumer and merchant ecosystem.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Develop efficient, highly scalable and secured services to build/integrate E-Commerce solutions for TikTok Shop in the US
Integrate TikTok Shop with partner APIs to leverage existing ecosystem and scale up the business to a broader audience, while guaranteeing end-to-end scalability and providing a cohesive experience to customers
Design, develop and test the global product for the creator affiliate and agency product
In charge of optimizing the experience of influencers and affiliate, you are responsible for the affiliate GMV and activities of influencers
Constantly work with Affiliate product team to optimize creator funnel and creator experiences
Complete ownership of product feature development, from initial requirement management to post-live analysis, drive the best product efficiency and experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
2 or more years of experience managing highly scalable backend services and systems using at least one of Java/Golang/Python/C++
Strong software programming capabilities, exhibits good code design and coding style
Deep understanding of data structure, algorithm design and analysis, networking, data security and highly scalable systems design
Preferred
In depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka etc
Benefits
Employees have day one access to 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.
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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