System Engineer Graduate
ByteDance
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 06:51 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- System designPythonJavaC++CGo
- Nice to have
- LinuxOnboarding
- Work
- On-site in San Jose
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python28%System design14%C++9%Java6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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Company: ByteDance
About the Role
The System Technologies and Engineering team is seeking a graduate to develop the Linux Operating System (OS) to adapt to all kinds of servers within the datacenter. You will work with the global team to develop, maintain, and improve the OS and its related quality testing, delivery, deployment, and maintenance systems for both bare metal and third-party cloud servers. The team aims to ensure operating systems remain updated to meet hardware evolution and business goals. Opportunities will be provided to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Migrate device drivers and OS key components from Linux upstream or vendor's codebase to adopt ByteDance kernel and Linux OS distribution.
- Participate in regular code review for Linux Kernel and OS key component code changes.
- Take part in system design and development of the following systems: OS and Kernel quality assurance test system, OS image build platform, and OS deployment and operation maintenance system.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for end users regarding issues within the OS, coordinating across internal teams for prompt issue resolution.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related majors.
- Familiar with Computer Architecture and server development life cycle.
- Familiar with Linux/Unix operating system architecture, Linux Kernel mechanism, Linux Kernel programming, systemd, and glibc.
- Proficient in at least one or more general-purpose programming languages such as C/C++, Go, Python, or Java.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Linux operating system development or similar fields.
Note: Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.