Network Engineering Manager, EMEA

ByteDance; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in Dublin seeks an accomplished Senior Network Lead to guide a 10+ person team and drive the network strategy across data centers, backbone, internet, cloud, and OTN.

The role requires strong hands-on expertise in large-scale networks, security practices, and cloud networking, with excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills for global projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience managing and leading network engineering teams in hyperscale environments.
• Strong technical expertise in large-scale network infrastructures with hands-on experience (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, IPv6).
• Deep understanding of network monitoring, performance management, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English to collaborate with global partners including Mandarin-speaking regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 10+ network engineers.
• Define and execute a network strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee design and deployment of network solutions across data center, backbone, internet, cloud and OTN.
• Drive cross-functional projects, process improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve network standards and best practices.
• Provide actionable insights and regular reporting to senior leadership on network performance, risks, and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering

Tools

TCP/IP

BGP

MPLS

IPv6

Public Cloud

Network monitoring

Security best practices

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 10+ network engineers.
• Define and execute a network strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee the design and deployment of network solutions across multiple domains: data center, backbone, internet, cloud and OTN.
• Drive cross-functional projects, process improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve network standards, and best practices.
• Provide actionable insights and regular reporting to senior leadership on network performance, risks, and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience managing and leading network engineering teams in hyperscale environments.
• Strong technical expertise in large-scale network infrastructures with hands-on experience, including TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, IPv6, Public Cloud, and related technologies.
• Deep understanding of network monitoring, performance management, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English is required to collaborate with global partners, including Engineering teams based in Mandarin-speaking regions. These interactions include leading and participating in meetings that are conducted in Chinese as well as corresponding in chat or emails.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent.
• Experience working in or supporting hyperscale cloud providers or large global data center environments.