Edge Platform Engineer: Global Traffic Routing & CDN

TikTok Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform based in Greater London is seeking experienced developers to join the Edge Platform team. In this role, you will design and build a control system that directs traffic based on performance and cost, analyze user routing performance, and support various services. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in related fields and possess strong knowledge of networking protocols and experience in programming. Join a team driving innovation and enhancing user experience across the globe.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a relevant degree and experience in networking.
• 3+ years’ experience in programming languages such as Go.
• Knowledge of networking metrics and protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a traffic control system based on performance-based routing strategies.
• Analyze and troubleshoot routing layer performance.
• Support internal and external services for public internet connectivity.

Skills

Networking protocols knowledge (BGP, IP, TCP, UDP)

Experience in programming languages (Go, Shell, Python)

Networking tools usage (ping, mtr, traceroute)

Knowledge of HTTP, HTTPS, QUIC

Fast learner

Education

Master’s or bachelor's degree with 3+ years’ experience in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Kubernetes

DNS services

Job description

A leading social media platform based in Greater London is seeking experienced developers to join the Edge Platform team. In this role, you will design and build a control system that directs traffic based on performance and cost, analyze user routing performance, and support various services. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in related fields and possess strong knowledge of networking protocols and experience in programming. Join a team driving innovation and enhancing user experience across the globe.