Tech Lead Software Engineer, Build System

About the Team

We are the developer infrastructure engineering team  team works to build out the development services that enable engineers to deliver high-quality features and systems to our users. We aim to provide systems enabling software development streamline and productive. The systems we are building include Cloud IDE, Intelligent Unit Test Generation, code and build systems, CI/CD software, Micro service management and monitoring.

We proudly serve billions of users across the world and thousands of engineers cross Byte Dance products by building and supporting large-scale services, frameworks, tools, and systems.

• Design and implement scalable and efficient build systems to support our rapidly growing product portfolio.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate build systems with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues in the build system.
• Continuously evaluate and implement best practices in build systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Software development experience with a focus on monorepo and its build systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with large-scale, distributed systems and cloud computing technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in build tools and technologies such as Bazel, remote cache, remote build and performance optimization.
• Familiar with multi-language building processes including go, c++ and java.

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As Byte Dancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Byte Dance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At Byte Dance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $208800 - $438000 annually.
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