Software Engineer Graduate (Data Security-US) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Team Introduction
We are looking for Backend Engineers to join our Security team in building data security and privacy infrastructure that seamlessly and transparently applies industry-leading technologies to every ByteDance employee's day-to-day workflow. Our goal is to establish privacy-by-design practices, cultivate a trustworthy relationship with native governments and regulators, and create a highly efficient and less intrusive global collaborative work environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with product and infra teams around the world, identify opportunities, define innovative ways to build a safe and trustworthy environment for our users, and help shape the future of ByteDance.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at ByteDance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in ByteDance 's technical online assessment.

Job 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- 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 Qualifications
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

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Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118657 - $187200 annually.​

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).​

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:​

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance O