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# Backend Software Engineer - Platforms

- **Company:** BYTEDANCE INC.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache HTTP Server, Big Data, Configuration Management, Web Development, Apache Hadoop, Web Servers, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Computer Networking Systems, Backend, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Apache Kafka, Golang
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_CEFF53C76A33AB7093C4C3EF0B19EEB2

## About the Role

Our vision is to provide highly available, stable, high-performance, and cost-effective computing resources for all business lines of the company.
Role Descriptions We are looking for a self-motivated software engineer.
Your responsibilities will include:Build platforms, systems and services for internal and external teams to interact with the large scale production systems.Build tools to improve engineering productivity.Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.Bring new ideas and technologies into our platform, innovate and iterate.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
Experience working with two or more of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, networking systems, developing large software systems.
Either DICM (Discovery, Insights, and Configuration Management), ITOM (IT Operation Management), or ITSM (IT Service Management) experience required for the role.
Experience with GPU, big data experience (Hadoop/Kafka/Apache) or streaming/computing would be a key indicator of a successful candidate.Preferred Qualifications - 3 years software development experience with Golang or Python.
Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
Experience of troubleshooting in a fast-paced production environment.