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Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

ByteDance · San Jose

Big Tech AIonsitesenior$162k–$388k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Build and run massively fault-tolerant systems for critical global infrastructure.
  • Evolve system software to bring up new hardware platforms at data-center scale.
  • Contribute to open-source communities and bring cutting-edge innovation to products.

What they offer

  • Discretionary bonuses/incentives
  • Restricted stock units

Ideal candidate

Systems-minded engineer who loves deep OS-level problem solving and reliability at massive scale. You enjoy collaborating globally and contributing to open source while powering next-gen data-center hardware.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
  • Strong knowledge of common data structures, algorithms, multi-threaded programming, and server performance optimization
  • Solid understanding of Linux operating system concepts and IT infrastructure
  • Proficient with Linux shell commands and scripting
  • Experience with C or C++, and proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Rust, or CUDA
  • Hands-on experience in Linux operating system development, distribution building, or related domains
  • Familiarity with Computer Architecture and the server development lifecycle
  • In-depth understanding of Linux/Unix OS architecture, Linux Kernel mechanisms, Linux Kernel programming, system, glibc, and Kubernetes

Lab profile

About ByteDance

Global technology company building AI-powered entertainment, content, and enterprise platforms including TikTok.

What they build

  • TikTok
  • Douyin
  • CapCut

Known for

  • Large-scale recommendation systems
  • Generative AI and foundation models
  • Global consumer platforms at scale

Key facts

  • Founded in 2012
  • Headquartered in Beijing, China
  • 150,000+ employees globally
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