Global Data Center & Network Acquisition Lead

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead POP node and data center site selection and commercial management for its overseas backbone network. You will independently identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure optimal colocation sites across international markets, driving deals from pipeline to execution.

You will work with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to enable global network growth, manage end-to-end procurement, and optimize the supplier base for cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, AI / Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related fields.
• 3+ years of data center site acquisition or related experience.
• Deep understanding of AI and data center industry including power, cooling, connectivity, and colocation commercial models.
• Deep understanding of the Telco industry including L1/L2 transmission network, Internet, IX management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with experience in TCO modeling and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify data center opportunities aligned with backbone network roadmap.
• Evaluate candidate sites on power, connectivity, cost, risk, and strategic fit; drive site acquisition strategy.
• Perform TCO, power cost, and lease economic modeling to support investment decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases and commercial documents with legal input.
• Manage procurement for colocation capacity including RFI/RFP strategy and supplier onboarding.
• Oversee relationships with data center operators and connectivity providers; negotiate terms.
• Track milestones, renewals, and obligations; identify renegotiation opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering, capacity planning, and operations to meet requirements and timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

TCO modeling

Financial analysis

Deal negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, AI / Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related fields.

Job description

ByteDance is seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead POP node and data center site selection and commercial management for its overseas backbone network. You will independently identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure optimal colocation sites across international markets, driving deals from pipeline to execution.

You will work with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to enable global network growth, manage end-to-end procurement, and optimize the supplier base for cost