Senior Systems Engineer – Server Provisioning & Deployment, DCS Global Operations Singapore Regular

Bytedance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to support the hyperscale data center fleet. You will deploy OS images at scale, design scalable provisioning platforms, and develop backend components for the provisioning system.

You will enable hardware and drive automation for efficient, secure operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, improving CI/CD, validating server hardware, benchmarking GPU and CPU performance, and implementing AI-assisted log

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, server operations, system engineering, or hardware validation.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and operational models.
• Deep knowledge of Linux operating systems and server hardware architecture (CPU, memory, storage, RAID, NIC).
• Solid understanding of PXE-based automated provisioning workflows and DHCP/TFTP/HTTP protocols.
• Hands-on experience with out-of-band management (IPMI, Redfish) and BIOS/UEFI boot architectures.
• Strong programming/automation skills in Golang, Python, or Shell scripting.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and Linux system administration and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and deploy OS images across large-scale IDC environments.
• Design and evolve provisioning platform architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Develop core backend components of the provisioning system and assist hardware enablement.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues across the server delivery lifecycle; explore AI/LLM-driven analysis and self-healing approaches.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and strengthen security, recovery, and disaster readiness.
• Coordinate hardware validation activities to ensure delivery quality and compliance.
• Lead performance testing and optimize CPUs, memory, storage, and GPUs; run benchmarking.
• Develop automated benchmarking and stress-testing frameworks for efficiency.
• Perform quality analytics on large-scale server shipments and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Linux

PXE provisioning

DHCP/TFTP/HTTP

IPMI/Redfish

BIOS/UEFI

Golang/Python/Shell

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

PXE

IPMI

Redfish

BIOS/UEFI

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location:

Team:

Global Operations

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A34733

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Responsibilities

The Data Center Service team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyperscale data centers. The team manages the end to end lifecycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions and various infrastructure services ensuring that they are scalable and are reliable.

• 1. Large-Scale Server OS Deployment- Responsible for operating system deployment and delivery across large-scale IDC environments.- Perform OS image installation, system initialization, and customized OS provisioning for servers.
• 2. Provisioning Platform Architecture Evolution- Design, develop, and continuously enhance the core architecture of hyperscale automated server provisioning platforms.- Drive platform scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency improvements.
• 3. Low-Level Services & Hardware Enablement- Develop and maintain core backend components of the provisioning system, including PXE services, OS image management, and related infrastructure.- Support hardware enablement and compatibility for new server platforms and components.
• 4. Complex Troubleshooting & AIOps Innovation- Investigate and resolve complex issues across the end-to-end server delivery lifecycle.- Explore and implement Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI Agent technologies for intelligent log analysis, root cause identification, automated troubleshooting, and self-healing systems.
• 5. Engineering Efficiency & Security- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes.- Strengthen lifecycle security compliance, risk mitigation, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• 6. Hardware Validation & Delivery Assurance- Coordinate end-to-end server hardware validation activities to ensure delivery quality and compliance requirements are met.
• 7. Performance Testing & Optimization- Lead validation and testing of critical server components, including CPUs, memory, storage devices, and GPUs.- Conduct single-node and cluster-level GPU performance benchmarking, stress testing, and performance tuning.
• 8. Test Automation- Develop automated benchmarking and stress-testing frameworks using scripting languages to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• 9. Quality Analytics & Continuous Improvement- Perform quality analysis on large-scale server shipments.- Drive quality control initiatives and manage closed-loop resolution of hardware and delivery issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, server operations, system engineering, or hardware validation.
• 2. Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and operational models.
• 3. Deep knowledge of Linux operating systems and server hardware architecture, including CPU, memory, storage, RAID, and network interface controllers.
• 4. Solid understanding of PXE-based automated provisioning workflows and related network protocols such as DHCP, TFTP, and HTTP.
• 5. Hands-on experience with out-of-band management technologies such as IPMI and Redfish, as well as boot architectures including BIOS and UEFI.
• 6. Strong programming and automation skills in at least one of the following: Golang, Python, or Shell scripting.
• 7. Familiarity with Git-based software development workflows and collaborative engineering practices, and proficient in Linux system administration and operational troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Experience in server hardware validation, benchmarking, and quality assurance programs.
• 2. Deep understanding of performance characteristics and benchmarking methodologies for CPUs, memory, storage systems, and GPUs.
• 3. Experience designing and implementing automated performance and stress-testing frameworks.
• 4. Proven ability to conduct large-scale quality analytics and operational excellence initiatives.
• 5. Strong documentation skills, including technical specifications, test procedures, project reports, and operational runbooks.
• 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently drive complex technical investigations and solutions.
• 7. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development and troubleshooting tools to improve engineering productivity.

Job Information

About Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.