Global Data Center Site Acquisition Specialist

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance's infrastructure team is building hyper-scale data centers globally and seeks a Site Acquisition Specialist to work with engineering, capacity planning, and operations teams, plus global leaders, to learn end-to-end site acquisition.

As a graduate, you will have opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock growth across data center markets, with responsibilities spanning capacity analysis, supplier engagement, due diligence, and deal execution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand capacity needs and site requirements in assigned metros/regions; support data center market analysis and research to inform site acquisition strategy.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interest in infrastructure

Education

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

Job description

ByteDance's infrastructure team is building hyper-scale data centers globally and seeks a Site Acquisition Specialist to work with engineering, capacity planning, and operations teams, plus global leaders, to learn end-to-end site acquisition.

As a graduate, you will have opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock growth across data center markets, with responsibilities spanning capacity analysis, supplier engagement, due diligence, and deal execution.