Tough schedule, but good engineering experience
ByteDance is a challenging place to work. It's great for career growth in social media but struggles with work-life balance due to demanding schedules and a lack of true flexibility.
You definitely learn a lot here as a Software Engineer. The projects are cutting edge in social media tech, which is cool. Compensation for big tech is pretty competitive.
Work flexibility is pretty much non-existent. We're expected in the Mountain View, CA office almost every day. The hybrid model promised doesn't really happen for most engineering roles, and the long hours make work-life balance tough.
Re-evaluate the true hybrid model and give teams more autonomy over their work arrangements. Trust your employees more with remote options where feasible to improve work-life balance.