Site Reliability Engineer (Cloud) - Infrastructure Engineering

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance’s Infrastructure Engineering team builds and operates hyperscale datacenters, delivering cloud solutions and reliable infrastructure to support rapid growth.

The role involves deploying across public/private clouds, expanding automation, and enabling scalable services with Kubernetes and major cloud providers; a fast-paced, ownership-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with Unix/Linux systems.
• 5+ years experience with essential system-level apps (DNS, APT, LDAP, Nginx, CI/CD, Ansible, Packer).
• 3+ years of programming in Java, C++, or Go; scripting in Shell/Python.
• Self-driven, able to handle ambiguity and deliver from concept to deployment.
• Strong analytical skills for real-world problems in fast-moving environments.
• Experience building automation and tools for large-scale systems using cloud services (AWS, Google, OCI).

Responsibilities

• Build, expand, and operate ByteDance’s global infrastructures, including large-scale systems in public/private clouds, data centers, and CDNs.
• Build tools, automation, visualizations, and monitors to facilitate operation and optimization of global infrastructure.
• Work in a fast-paced environment; participate in rotations for performance and reliability issues.
• Improve lifecycle of infrastructure services from inception to deployment, user support, and refinement.
• Deploy and configure cloud solutions.
• Automate cloud operations, develop infrastructure automation scripts, and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in PoCs and demos of cloud solutions.
• Administer and maintain servers across virtual platforms.

Skills

Unix/Linux experience

Java/C++/Go

Shell scripting

CI/CD

AWS/Google/OCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Nginx

Ansible

Packer

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities

The Infrastructure Engineering team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyperscale datacenters. 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.

• Build, expand, and operate ByteDance’s global infrastructures, including large-scale systems in public and private clouds, data centers, and content delivery networks.
• Build tools, automation, visualizations, and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global infrastructure.
• Work in a fast-paced environment. Participate in technical operations and rotations in response to performance and reliability issues.
• Help improve the whole lifecycle of infrastructure services from inception and design throughout development to deployment, user support, and refinement.
• Deploy and configure solutions in the cloud.
• Automate cloud operations, develop infrastructure automation scripts and participate in the continuous improvement of cloud solutions.
• Participate in the specification, setup and run Proof of Concepts and demonstrations of cloud solutions.
• Administer and maintain servers across virtual platforms.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in any of these faculties: Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & Systems Analysis, Science (Computer Studies)
• 5+ years of experience working with Unix/Linux systems from kernel to shell and beyond, with experience working with system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols.
• 5+ years experience with essential system-level apps, like DNS, APT, LDAP, Nginx, CI/CD, Ansible, Packer etc.
• 3+ years experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Go, or scripting experience in Shell and Python.
• Self-driven and capable of coping with ambiguity and moving projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve real-world problems in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, and building automation and tools for large-scale systems and building solutions with AWS, Google, OCI, and other cloud services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or Bachelor's degree with 3+) years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related major.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes techniques.
• Familiarity with Microservices and FaaS techniques.
• Experience in Web App or UI design and implementation.
• Experience in DB design, usage, and DBA.
• Experience with Unit Tests, integration tests, and performance tests.
• Experience in system and data security.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

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.