ByteDance reviews

3.4

50% would recommend to a friend

(4,237 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 4,237 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
2.0
Mar 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well; global team so global exposure

Cons

Culture is so toxic, some teams are extremely inefficiently

3.0
Mar 20, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

ByteDance is known for its relatively attractive salary offerings. The company recognizes the value of its employees and compensates them accordingly, which is a significant factor in attracting top talent from around the world. This financial incentive is particularly appealing to those who are seeking to maximize their earning potential in the fast-paced tech industry.

Cons

However, the flip side of this coin is the company's demanding work culture, characterized by extensive overtime expectations. The "996" schedule—working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—is a known practice, which can take a toll on employees' personal lives and overall well-being. Additionally, ByteDance has been criticized for its frequent layoffs, contributing to a sense of job insecurity among staff. This high turnover rate can disrupt team dynamics and hinder long-term planning and development. Lastly, the team instability is a notable concern. The rapid growth of the company has led to a fast-paced environment where employees may not have the opportunity to form stable, lasting professional relationships with their colleagues. This can affect team cohesion and the overall work experience.

3.0
Feb 25, 2024

MNC-sized China startup

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible working environment - Good remuneration and benefits

Cons

- Worst finance function ever seen. Accounting systems are developed in-house and are plain stupid. Run away if your role requires financial information. - Interaction with China counterparts (where the leadership roles predominantly are) is a massive pain. They think China is the world and does not trust your local expertise, and expect lots of reworking and re-answering questions which were already addressed previously.

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