Software Engineer, Tech Lead - Engineering Efficiency and AI Code Assistant

Responsibilities

About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.
Join us.

About the Team
The Quality Technology Team focuses on the quality domain, providing a series of AI-powered products and tools throughout the entire software engineering lifecycle from development, testing, and changes to online operation and maintenance. We leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence to offer comprehensive quality improvement solutions, helping businesses quickly build advanced quality technology capabilities. Our AI-driven tools excel in areas such as automated code review, intelligent test generation, change risk prediction and control, architectural risk governance, and adaptive monitoring and emergency response. By integrating AI into quality processes, we enable businesses to enhance quality built-in practices, improve testing efficiency, and streamline automated testing workflows.

What You'll Do
We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer with deep expertise in Code Review (CR) and Unit Testing (UT) to join our innovative team. You will work closely with our Machine Learning Engineers to integrate AI-driven solutions into our development processes.

Key Responsibilities
- Code Review Expertise: Lead and manage code review processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards. Provide insightful feedback and mentorship to improve code quality and team practices.
- Unit Testing Mastery: Design, develop, and maintain robust unit testing frameworks. Identify common challenges in unit testing and implement solutions to enhance test coverage and effectiveness.
- Pain Points and Challenges: Analyze and address the pain points and challenges associated with code review and unit testing. Develop strategies and tools to mitigate these issues and streamline processes.
- Collaboration with MLEs: Work closely with Machine Learning Engineers specializing in code LLMs. Provide domain expertise to help integrate AI-driven code review and testing solutions effectively.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software engineering practices. Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve code review and unit testing methodologies.
- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document best practices, processes, and solutions. Share knowledge and provide training to team members on effective code review and unit testing techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a computer science related field;
- Demonstrated experience as a Software Engineer with a strong track record in code review and unit testing. Proven ability to manage and improve these processes in a development environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as GoLang (preferred), Python, Java, or C++. Solid understanding of code review tools, unit testing frameworks, and related software engineering practices.
- Deep Understanding: Extensive knowledge of code review and unit testing principles, including common challenges and solutions. Experience with large-scale codebases and complex software systems.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and address issues related to code quality and testing processes comprehensively.
- Interest in LLMs: A strong interest in Large Language Models (LLMs) with some understanding of their applications in code-related tasks. Familiarity with how LLMs can enhance code review and unit testing processes is a plus.

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, 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.

ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

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Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 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.​

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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 Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:​

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;​

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and​

3. Exercising sound judgment.​