Responsibilities
- Architect and implement security features for cloud-native and edge environments, including WAF, Bot Management, and API Security.
- Design and build LLM and agent security capabilities covering abuse prevention, risk detection, and behavior analysis.
- Contribute to AI agent open-source projects and support community adoption.
- Build complex, scalable systems and communicate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of software engineering experience in security, networking, AI, or a related domain.
- Proficiency in at least one of Go, Python, or TypeScript, with experience building complex, scalable systems.
- Hands-on experience developing LLM- or agent-based systems, such as tool/function calling or context management.
- Strong communication skills and a self-driven mindset.
- Preferred: technical contributions to open-source ecosystems such as OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, or LLM Guard.
- Preferred: practical LLM/AI security experience, including prompt injection defense, abuse prevention, content safety, or model risk control.
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About ByteDance
ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok. Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. We are committed to building a safe, healthy and positive online environment for all our users. We have over 110,000 employees based in more than 30 countries globally. Join us.