ByteDance

At ByteDance, we call our values “ByteStyles.” They help guide how we work together, and how we aim to bring our Mission and Vision to life.

Always Day 1
Always maintain an entrepreneurial mindset. Keep pioneering and innovating instead of relying on resources or past achievements.
Stay agile and pursue efficiency and simplicity. Reduce unnecessary procedures.
Reject complacency.
Stay open and humble.

Champion Diversity and Inclusion
Value individual differences, and focus on people’s unique strengths.
Think global. Understand and celebrate different cultures, views, and experiences.
Facilitate effective collaboration by assuming good intent and trusting by default.

Be Candid and Clear
Speak your mind. Expose problems candidly. Avoid “managing up”.
Be accurate, concise, and straightforward. Avoid overusing jargon or elaborate terms.
Drive communication and form conclusions with facts, instead of assumptions or emotions.

Seek Truth and Be Pragmatic
Be an independent thinker. Get to the bottom of things. Distill ideas down to their fundamental truths.
Dive deep into facts. Seek direct experience and first-hand data and information.
Be grounded and focus on real impact.

Be Courageous and Aim for the Highest
Dare to take calculated risks for bigger gains, with a focus on return on investment.
Explore alternative solutions in a larger scope for the optimal result.
Insist on high standards. Don’t just get the job done, execute with excellence.

Grow Together
Live and be driven by our mission and vision.
Show patience and resilience in the face of short-term fluctuations. Solve problems together.
Keep learning, keep pushing boundaries. Pursue mutual growth with the organization.