Software Development Engineer, Distributed NoSQL Database Systems

ByteDance

$162K — $387K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in programming languages (C, C++, Java, Go, Python, Rust) in a Linux environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of database principles and distributed system design.
  • Strong grasp of distributed consensus algorithms and experience in database kernel development.
  • Expert in performance tuning and system optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop distributed NoSQL databases focusing on varied database types.
  • Build high-performance distributed systems for mission-critical operations.
  • Optimize cloud-native compute and storage for efficiency.
  • Provide technical guidance to improve system stability and performance.
  • Collaborate with teams to create robust database solutions.
  • Address technical challenges in cloud service architectures.

Benefits

  • Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and wellbeing benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days annually.
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time with increased accrual by tenure.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities - Design and develop distributed NoSQL databases, with a focus on one of the following: distributed caches, key-value stores, document databases, graph databases, wide-column stores, search engines, or multi-model databases. - Build high-performance, low-latency, and highly available distributed systems to support mission-critical business operations with scalability and cost efficiency. - Optimize compute and storage engines for cloud-native global deployments, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs. - Provide technical guidance to internal business teams, identifying opportunities for system optimization to improve stability, functionality, and performance. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust database products and solutions. - Address technical challenges in cloud service architectures, ensuring scalable solutions for large-scale, high-traffic systems. Qualification Minimum Qualifications: - Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C, C++, Java, Go, Python, Rust) with strong coding skills in a Linux environment. - Deep understanding of database principles, distributed system design, and multi-threaded programming, with hands-on experience in distributed storage and computing technologies. - Strong knowledge of distributed consensus algorithms, with experience in database kernel development. - Expertise in performance tuning, system optimization, and handling high-traffic, large-concurrency scenarios. - Practical experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures and distributed system control platforms. Preferred Qualifications: - BS or a higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields. - 3+ years industry experience in system or database internals programming. - Familiarity with popular database systems and source code such as RocksDB, Redis, MongoDB, HBase, TiDB, Neo4j, Elasticsearch, JanusGraph, YugabyteDB, or CockroachDB. Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $387600 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.

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