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High pay but frequent overtime and pressure

Backend Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at ByteDance for 4 years
May 7, 2026
Shanghai, Shanghai
3.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

There was a chance to build real large-scale systems. The pay was relatively high.

Cons

Employees work overtime frequently. There is high pressure with seasonal KPI.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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