Liang Rubo

Liang Rubo co-founded ByteDance with Zhang Yiming in 2012, bringing deep expertise in software engineering and algorithmic development that was critical to the creation of the company’s proprietary recommendation engine and the scaling of its technical infrastructure to support billions of daily user interactions.

Liang Rubo, born in 1983, is a Chinese software engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded ByteDance with Zhang Yiming. Liang met Zhang while studying at Nankai University, and the two shared a deep interest in computer science and internet technologies. Liang’s technical expertise was instrumental in the early development of ByteDance’s recommendation algorithms and the scaling of the company’s server infrastructure to handle the massive data loads generated by Toutiao, Douyin, and TikTok. In 2021, Liang assumed the role of CEO of ByteDance, taking over from Zhang Yiming to manage the company’s day-to-day operations, navigate the complex global regulatory environment, and oversee the integration of artificial intelligence into the company’s product suite. Liang is known for his pragmatic leadership style, his deep understanding of the company’s technical architecture, and his ability to execute complex strategic initiatives across ByteDance’s vast global organization. Under his leadership, ByteDance has successfully scaled its e-commerce operations, expanded its enterprise software offerings, and maintained its position as the dominant force in the global short-form video market.