Site Reliability Engineer Graduate (Video and Edge, CDN Platform) - 2027 Start

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

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking experienced reliability and performance engineers to ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of our edge services on a hybrid CDN platform. You will work across hyperscale data centers, public clouds, and global CDNs to drive performance optimization and innovative edge solutions.

As an SRE, you will blend software and systems engineering to build scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure, manage complex systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient in Java, C++, or Go, or Shell/Python scripting.
• Experience operating in a multi-CDN environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement solutions enabling internal and external customers to leverage ByteDance’s globally scaled content delivery network.
• Build metrics, tools, automation, visualizations, and monitoring systems for edge services.
• Develop procedures and workflows to improve efficiency, build trust, and ensure compliance across operational processes.
• Conduct vulnerability and capacity assessments, and develop disaster recovery strategies for high availability of global CDN services.
• Participate in technical operations and on-call rotations to respond to performance and reliability issues.

Skills

Java

C++

Go

Shell

Python

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Nginx

IPVS

ELK Stack

Hadoop

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

Our Content Delivery Network (CDN) team operates a hybrid platform that combines commercial CDN vendors with ByteDance’s proprietary edge network. This platform spans a large global footprint of Points of Presence (POPs) and supports edge services such as traffic acceleration, CDN caching, gaming, and more. We are looking for experienced reliability and performance engineers to help ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of our edge services and products running on this hybrid CDN platform. This role also involves driving performance optimization and developing innovative solutions to meet evolving business demands at the edge.

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) combines software and systems engineering to build and operate large-scale, highly distributed infrastructure. Our SREs are responsible for ensuring that these infrastructure services are reliable, fault-tolerant, scalable, and cost-efficient. In this role, you will manage complex systems at scale, including hyperscale data centers, public cloud infrastructure, global CDNs, and load balancers that process terabits of traffic per second. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable plans and drive improvements in system design and operational processes.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

• Architect and implement solutions that enable internal and external customers to leverage ByteDance’s globally scaled content delivery network.
• Build metrics, tools, automation, visualizations, and monitoring systems to support the operation and optimization of edge services.
• Develop procedures and workflows that improve efficiency, build trust, and ensure compliance across operational processes.
• Conduct vulnerability and capacity assessments, and develop disaster recovery strategies to ensure the high availability of global CDN services.
• Participate in technical operations and on-call rotations to respond to performance and reliability issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor\'s / Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, or Go, or scripting languages such as Shell and Python.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience operating in a multi-CDN environment.
• Experience with networking technologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, and DNS in carrier-grade environments; prior CDN experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address real-world challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven and able to take projects from concept through delivery.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and building automation and tools for large-scale systems.
• Experience developing and operating one or more of the following systems: OpenStack, Kubernetes, Nginx, IPVS, ELK Stack, Hadoop, or similar technologies.

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.