Hyperscale Data Center Network Engineer

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Networking designs, builds, and operates a global, intelligent network to power TikTok and other services at scale. You will work with SDN, data-center fabric, and carrier integration to deliver high availability, performance, and security across regions.

The role requires strong foundations in TCP/IP, routing, and data-center architectures, hands-on experience with leading devices, and effective communication with overseas teams. Occasional travel up to 15–30% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, DHCP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS and MPLS.
• Good understanding of network monitoring protocols and tools such as SNMP, Sflow/netflow, Telemetry.
• Familiar with data center network architecture, such as CLOS.
• Hands-on experience with major network devices from vendors like Cisco/Arista/Juniper/Huawei.
• Strong communication in English and willingness to collaborate with global teams.
• Willingness to participate in ByteDance’s global network on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate and optimize ByteDance's global network across backbone, data center, public cloud and Edge/CDN.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance network innovations and scale.
• Coordinate with external vendors and ISPs for device selection and testing.
• Travel may be required up to 15% - 30% of the time.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF/IS-IS

MPLS

SNMP

Telemetry

Data center

Network devices

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Juniper

H3C

Huawei

Job description

ByteDance Networking designs, builds, and operates a global, intelligent network to power TikTok and other services at scale. You will work with SDN, data-center fabric, and carrier integration to deliver high availability, performance, and security across regions.

The role requires strong foundations in TCP/IP, routing, and data-center architectures, hands-on experience with leading devices, and effective communication with overseas teams. Occasional travel up to 15–30% may be needed.