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Good compensation, but poor work culture and management

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at ByteDance for 4 years
September 23, 2026
San Jose, CA
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

There was good compensation and benefits, along with great talent.

Cons

The work culture is top-down management.

Advice to Management

Be clear about the expectation.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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