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We do great things
with great
people.
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We are ByteDancers.

Doing great work with great people helps us grow as individuals and an organization.

ByteStyle

Our success comes
from shared values.

At ByteDance, we all share the same core values, called ByteStyle. They guide how we work together, treat each other, and pursue our mission to inspire creativity and enrich life globally.

Always 


Day 1

  • Always maintain an entrepreneurial mindset. Keep pioneering and innovating.
  • Stay agile and pursue efficiency and simplicity. Reduce the unnecessary.
  • Reject complacency. Stay open and humble.
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Champion

Diversity and 


Inclusion

  • Value individual differences, and focus on people's unique strengths.
  • Think global. Understand and celebrate different cultures, views, and experiences.
  • Facilitate effective collaboration by assuming good intent and trusting by default.
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Be Candid 


and Clear

  • Speak your mind. Expose problems candidly. Avoid "managing up".
  • Be accurate, concise, and straightforward. Avoid overusing jargon or elaborate terms.
  • Drive communication and form conclusions with data and facts, instead of assumptions or emotions.
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Seek Truth and

Be Pragmatic

  • Be an independent thinker. Get to the bottom of things. Distill ideas down to their fundamental truths.
  • Dive deep into facts. Seek direct experience and first-hand data and information.
  • Be grounded and focus on real impact.
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Be Courageous

and Aim for the

Highest

  • Dare to take calculated risks for bigger gains, with a focus on return on investment.
  • Explore alternative solutions in a larger scope for the optimal result.
  • Insist on high standards. Don't just get the job done; execute with excellence.
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Grow 


Together

  • Live and be driven by our mission and vision.
  • Show patience and resilience in the face of short-term fluctuations. Solve problems together.
  • Keep learning and keep pushing boundaries. Pursue mutual growth with the organization.
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Creating a unique team of talent.

By recruiting and leading people based on their unique qualities, we create a team of talent that inspires innovation and creativity in everyone.

Innovative

Be driven by our mission, and have an entrepreneurial mindset.

Curious

Seek out new perspectives, skills, and ideas.

Resilient

An adaptive, creative mind that constantly iterates.

Pragmatic

Stay grounded, focused, and work hard towards achieving actual impact.

Humble

Be open-minded, cooperative, and ready to learn.

D&I at ByteDance

A welcoming culture.
Be celebrated and supported.

We are committed to championing diversity and inclusion. At ByteDance, we don't just celebrate our differences; we see them as essential to our success. Our culture is one where people of all backgrounds are represented in decisions, and unique experiences enable more thoughtful approaches to opportunities and challenges.

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A young male ByteDance employee with a beard sits and smiles at the camera.
A young Latina ByteDance employee sits and smiles at the camera.
A young male ByteDance employee with a beard sits and smiles at the camera.
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A young female ByteDance employee smiles at the camera.
Benefits that are
effective, meaningful,
and locally relevant.

ByteDance benefits include health and wellness, time off, support around key life events, workplace convenience, and career effectiveness. Benefits vary by location due to regulation and market practice, and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for information about your specific location.

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Health & Wellness

  • Health insurance
  • Women's health support
  • Gym memberships
  • Employee assistance program
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Financial

  • Life insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Income replacement insurance
  • Retirement savings accounts
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Paid Time Off

  • Paid holidays
  • Annual leave/vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Volunteer time
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Key Life Events

  • Maternity and parental leaves
  • Work anniversary gifts
  • Personal milestone gifts
  • Bereavement leave
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Career Development

  • Team building activities
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  • Language studies
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Workplace Conveniences

  • Meals and snacks
  • Evening taxis
  • On-site gyms

One Day by ByteDancers

Life at ByteDance.

We believe in empowering all ByteDancers to take ownership of their success and make an impact. Our employees have opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies, build exciting products that enrich people's lives, and be part of a global community.