Hyperscale Data Center Network Engineer (SDN/Infra)

Bytedance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Networking is shaping the backbone of a global, intelligent network that powers apps like Douyin and TikTok. You will join a team building, operating, and optimizing high‑availability, scalable data‑center networks across backbone, data center, public cloud and edge platforms.

As a graduate, you’ll gain hands-on software development and network operation experience, tackling bold challenges and pursuing rapid growth within a world‑class tech company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Development, CS, CE or related
• Good network knowledge including OSI and TCP/IP
• Basic understanding of routing protocols OSPF, ISIS and BGP
• Understanding of monitoring protocols and tools like SNMP, NetFlow/Telemetry
• Hands-on experience with network devices (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Self-motivated with good communication and written skills

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate and optimize ByteDance’s global network, including backbone, data center, public cloud and Edge/CDN.
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive the innovation and evolution of ByteDance network.

Skills

Networking basics

OSPF

IS-IS

BGP

SNMP

NetFlow

Telemetry

Cisco devices

Arista devices

Juniper devices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Development, CS, CE or related

Tools

Cisco devices

Arista devices

Juniper devices

Job description

ByteDance Networking is shaping the backbone of a global, intelligent network that powers apps like Douyin and TikTok. You will join a team building, operating, and optimizing high‑availability, scalable data‑center networks across backbone, data center, public cloud and edge platforms.

As a graduate, you’ll gain hands-on software development and network operation experience, tackling bold challenges and pursuing rapid growth within a world‑class tech company.