Android Software Engineer – Global Payment

About the role

ByteDance’s Global Payment team is looking for an experienced Android Software Engineer to help build and enhance payment‑related features across its platforms, including TikTok. You will work on a high‑traffic, interaction‑heavy mobile product that powers payment acquisition, disbursement and transaction monitoring for users worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement modular, reusable Android components for payment functionalities.
• Optimize rendering performance to ensure a smooth user experience on a heavily interactive platform.
• Improve mobile design and implementation processes, enhancing code quality and development efficiency.
• Conduct code optimization for scalability, reliability, security and overall performance.
• Collaborate closely with product designers, product managers and fellow engineers to deliver best‑in‑class user experiences.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional Android development experience, preferably in a large‑scale internet environment.
• Strong ability to understand and debug complex codebases.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to writing robust, maintainable code with clear documentation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin.
• Extensive experience with Android SDK and modern Android architecture components.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with modular component design and reusable UI patterns.