Our Culture
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
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.
Champion
Diversity and
Inclusion
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.
Be Candid
and Clear
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.
Seek Truth and
Be Pragmatic
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.
Be Courageous
and Aim for the
Highest
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.
Grow
Together
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.
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
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, and unique experiences enable more thoughtful approaches to opportunities and challenges.
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 as well as market practice and may be subject to change.
Health & Wellness
- Health insurance
- Women's health support
- Gym memberships
- Employee assistance program
Financial
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Income replacement insurance
- Retirement savings accounts
Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Annual leave/vacation
- Paid sick time
- Volunteer time
Key Life Events
- Maternity and parental leaves
- Marriage leave
- Personal milestone gifts
Career Development
- Team building activities
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Language studies
Workplace Conveniences
- Meals and snacks
- Evening taxis
One Day by ByteDancers
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.
