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Strong engineering culture but variable work-life balance

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at ByteDance for 2 years
September 13, 2026
Jakarta
4.0
RecommendsApproves of CEO
Pros

Great learning opportunities, a strong engineering culture, talented colleagues, and exposure to large-scale systems. The company provides opportunities to work on challenging problems with significant business impact and learn from people with strong technical expertise.

Cons

Work-life balance can vary significantly depending on the team and project. Priorities can change quickly, processes may become complex at scale, and organizational changes can sometimes create uncertainty around long-term planning.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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