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Software Engineer
1-2 $192K
2-1 $289K
2-2 $397K
3-1 $587K
3-2 $824K
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Vesting Schedule

15%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

35%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At ByteDance, Main RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 15% vests in the 1st-year (15.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 35% vests in the 4th-year (35.00% annually)

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At ByteDance, Main RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (25.00% annually)

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FAQ

The highest paying role reported at ByteDance is Software Engineer at the 3-2 level with a yearly total compensation of $823,722. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at ByteDance is $210,327.

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