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Not worth it

Front End Developer
Former Employee
Worked at ByteDance for 2 years
December 17, 2025
San Jose, CA
1.0
Doesn't Recommend
Pros

Decent pay and perks, including food.

Cons

996 or more hours. It feels like dealing with robots. There is zero work-life balance, a language barrier, and evening and late-night meetings.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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