Rapid Pace, inclusive culture and opportunities for growth - Big Data Software Engineer ByteDance Employee Review

5.0
Apr 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Bright peers to learn and receive guidance from especially in the earlier stages of one's career - Hyper growth pace and global scale provides great environment to learn, grow and gain exposure - Affable and inclusive colleagues that make collaboration within and across teams enjoyable - Great compensation and benefits

Cons

- None I can think of at the moment except possibly that the rate at which things develop and change can mean longer hours and higher expectations

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ByteDance Response
3y
Thanks for the review and everything you continue to contribute to the company.

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