Great perks and competitive pay, but benefits reduced - Senior Software Engineer ByteDance Employee Review

5.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent Office Amenities: Offers great on-site perks, including a vending machine and a highly comfortable workspace. Competitive Compensation: Provides strong base pay alongside a rewarding performance-based bonus structure.

Cons

Reduced Benefits: Vision care coverage—specifically for eyewear—has been reduced compared to what was previously offered at Tokopedia.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

The pay is competitive, and the overall compensation package is fairly good.

Cons

If you are not Chinese, career advancement can be significantly more difficult, especially when it comes to promotion opportunities and visibility with leadership. I previously worked in HR compliance at ByteDance. While large-scale layoffs may happen less frequently than at some other companies, the company may use many unusual or legally questionable approaches to pressure employees to resign or justify termination. Employees should be very careful, understand company policies, and keep written records of important conversations.

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