ByteDance reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(4,253 total reviews)
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Rubo Liang

59% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

ByteDance has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,253 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ByteDance employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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4K reviews
5.0
Aug 8, 2025

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Recommend
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Pros

Nice working environment Good salary Really appreciate your skill

Cons

Consistently low performing may put ur position at risk

1.0
Aug 7, 2025

Honest review- stay away from this company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This company pays OK, I'd say mid range of market salaries.

Cons

This company demonstrates discriminatory practices, particularly against women — with biases tied to age and marital status. There is a clear preference for employees who conform and do not question leadership. Women who speak up or show leadership qualities may be discouraged or overlooked. Promotions often appear to be based on favoritism rather than merit, and there's a culture of rewarding compliance over competence. Strong personalities who voice their opinions are generally not welcomed. Micromanagement is pervasive, and some roles involve long hours of difficult, repetitive tasks, including reviewing disturbing content without adequate support or breaks. HR lacks accountability and may not support employees in serious situations, including harassment. There are concerns that complaints can result in retaliation rather than resolution.

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