Hyperscale Data Center Network Automation Engineer

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 388,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Networking is seeking a qualified engineer to design, deploy, and automate data-center network solutions at a massive scale. You will develop Python scripts to automate IDC operations and analyze network data to build software solutions in collaboration with software teams.

The role requires hands-on experience in datacenter networking, familiarity with protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS), and exposure to CLOS architectures. Occasional travel up to 30% may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in datacenter network deployment, operations, or automation software development.
• Bachelor's or above, majoring in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Good understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, DHCP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS and MPLS related technologies.
• Familiar with data center network architecture, such as CLOS, with experience in Network OS Product Life Cycles and Standard Validation approaches

Responsibilities

• Develop Programming/scripting in Python to enhance automation and improve efficiency in IDC network implementation and operations.
• Analyze network data and create software solutions by applying principles and techniques from computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Work closely with software development teams to design automated operational solutions and drive problem solving.
• Stay updated with the network automation related techniques and methodologies.
• Work with cross-functional teams including but not limited to compute, storage, database, recommendation system, drive the innovation and evolution of ByteDance network.
• Travel may require up to 15% - 30% of the time.

Job description

ByteDance Networking is seeking a qualified engineer to design, deploy, and automate data-center network solutions at a massive scale. You will develop Python scripts to automate IDC operations and analyze network data to build software solutions in collaboration with software teams.

The role requires hands-on experience in datacenter networking, familiarity with protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS), and exposure to CLOS architectures. Occasional travel up to 30% may be necessary.