ByteDance
Software Engineer, Global Payment Privacy
ByteDance, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Software Engineer, Global Payment Privacy
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of secure and privacy-aware payment solutions, improving the payment experience for billions of users.
Assist in building scalable, high-performance backend systems to support payment compliance.
Collaborate with product managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
Support ongoing privacy initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and optimization efforts to maintain system reliability and performance.
About the Team
The Global Payment team provides payment solutions including payment acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, reconciliations, and more to ensure a smooth and secure payment experience on ByteDance platforms including TikTok. The Privacy Engineering team safeguards user data, ensures compliance, and implements privacy best practices across our payment systems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS or higher degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in one or more languages: Go, Java, Python, C/C++, etc.
Familiarity with distributed systems, backend API development, or cloud computing.
Basic understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA).
Passion for building privacy-first applications.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers.
Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
Preferred Qualification:
Hands-on experience with privacy-related projects (internships, research, or open-source contributions).
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, and platforms in China, ByteDance connects people to create and enjoy content.
Why Join ByteDance
Our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. We foster curiosity, humility, and an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create an inclusive workplace.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and are committed to an environment that reflects the communities we reach.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other legally protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,657 - $259,200. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may include bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Holidays and paid time off details apply per location.
Location-specific and legal notices: The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs. For Los Angeles County candidates, there are specific Fair Chance considerations under applicable laws.
Seniorities, Employment Type, and Job Function
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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Contribute to the development of secure and privacy-aware payment solutions, improving the payment experience for billions of users.
Assist in building scalable, high-performance backend systems to support payment compliance.
Collaborate with product managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
Support ongoing privacy initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and optimization efforts to maintain system reliability and performance.
About the Team
The Global Payment team provides payment solutions including payment acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, reconciliations, and more to ensure a smooth and secure payment experience on ByteDance platforms including TikTok. The Privacy Engineering team safeguards user data, ensures compliance, and implements privacy best practices across our payment systems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS or higher degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in one or more languages: Go, Java, Python, C/C++, etc.
Familiarity with distributed systems, backend API development, or cloud computing.
Basic understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA).
Passion for building privacy-first applications.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers.
Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
Preferred Qualification:
Hands-on experience with privacy-related projects (internships, research, or open-source contributions).
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, and platforms in China, ByteDance connects people to create and enjoy content.
Why Join ByteDance
Our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. We foster curiosity, humility, and an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create an inclusive workplace.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and are committed to an environment that reflects the communities we reach.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other legally protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,657 - $259,200. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may include bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Holidays and paid time off details apply per location.
Location-specific and legal notices: The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs. For Los Angeles County candidates, there are specific Fair Chance considerations under applicable laws.
Seniorities, Employment Type, and Job Function
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in San Jose, CA.
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