Data Center Site Acquisition Specialist Graduate (Data Center Development) - 2027 Start Technol[...]

Bytedance; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Site Acquisition Specialist to help manage the end-to-end site acquisition process for hyper-scale data centers worldwide. You will collaborate with engineering, capacity planning, and operations teams, plus global partners, to learn and implement the full lifecycle from market analysis to contract execution.

Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to deadlines, and the ability to engage cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills; able to track multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable engaging with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Support capacity planning and site acquisition in assigned metros/regions; assist market analysis to inform strategy.
• Engage with suppliers; support due-diligence tasks and documentation of site acquisitions.
• Assist in managing lease portfolio, track key terms, deadlines, and renewals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Compliance) for contract negotiations and deal summaries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, ByteDance's infrastructure team is building hyper-scale data centers globally that host hundreds of thousands of servers. We are looking for a Site Acquisition Specialist who will work closely with our engineering, capacity planning, and operations teams, as well as various global teams and leaders, as part of a broader effort to learn the end-to-end site acquisition process.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.
• Work with stakeholders to help understand capacity needs and site requirements in assigned metros/regions; support data center market analysis and research to inform site acquisition strategy
• Help engage and evaluate qualified suppliers; support the site acquisition/procurement process, including due-diligence tasks and documentation
• Assist in managing the existing lease portfolio, tracking key terms, deadlines, and renewal opportunities
• Support cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Compliance) in preparing materials for contract negotiations
• Help prepare deal summaries, lease abstracts, and cost analyses for review by senior team members and decision-makers
• Coordinate meeting logistics and documentation across cross-functional stakeholders to keep deals moving toward execution

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in an Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other relevant fields.- Strong organizational and project coordination skills; able to track multiple workstreams and deadlines- Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable engaging with cross-functional partners- Genuine interest in infrastructure, real estate, or data center markets

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in real estate, supply chain, procurement, construction, or facility management
• Exposure to financial analysis or lease/contract concepts through coursework or internships
• Familiarity with data center, telecom, or infrastructure industries

Job Information

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request