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# Senior Backend Software Engineer (Multiple Positions)

- **Company:** Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $218,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Databases, Software Debugging, Fault Tolerance, MySQL, Online Service Provider, Object-Oriented Software Development, Redis, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Distributed Programming, Backend, Information Technology, Low Latency
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-backend-software-engineer-multiple-positions-san-jose-ca--0bdbc783-677f-493c-abac-a9bd2aeb682e

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Content Development, Problem Solving Skills, Large-Scale Systems, Documentation, Cross-Functional, Performance Management, System Architecture, Risk, Product Development, * Mentor junior-level team members.Qualifications Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field, and 2 years of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field, and 5 years of post-bachelor's, progressive related work experience.

Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:

 * Designing and architecting large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using object-oriented design and distributed programming;
 * Designing and implementing scalable, fault tolerant, distributed, and low latency backend workflow orchestration architecture;
 * Maintaining and debugging software services;
 * Working across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of back-end and/or cloud native projects;
 * Designing and managing databases to support online services using MySQL or Redis; and
 * Providing peer-review and feedback of programmed codes.

## Description

* Design, develop, build, and maintain large-scale backend software systems that enhance trust and safety across various applications/platforms.
 * Write documentation, coding, and work cross-functionally to plan on how to deliver the latest features on the platforms to improve trust and safety of the products.
 * Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, and performance of the services.
 * Provide solutions to support risk and response business.
 * Build and enhance user-facing features with a focus on performance and scalability.
 * Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in rapid product development.