Network Acquisition Specialist Graduate (Data Center Development) - 2027 Start

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid Personal Time

Job summary

ByteDance in the United States is seeking an Associate Technology Planning Specialist to support server, storage, and infrastructure sourcing, bridging technical needs with commercial strategy.

You will work with senior team members, learn the space quickly, and contribute value from day one while pursuing bold ideas and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business or technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Coursework or project experience related to infrastructure, telecom, data centers, or sourcing is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Office applications; willingness to learn Jira and contract management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate infrastructure resources such as co-location, dark fiber, transport network, and IP connectivity to meet traffic demand.
• Assist with commercial and technical discussions with candidate suppliers under guidance from senior negotiators.
• Coordinate supplier agreements and contracts with cross-functional teams to track milestones and deliverables.
• Contribute to acquisition strategy discussions for short, mid, and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Planning, Engineering, Legal, and Finance to support shared goals.
• Conduct market research and build market intelligence on suppliers and industry trends.
• Support supplier onboarding and maintain supplier relationship records throughout the lifecycle.
• Nurture supplier relationships to support long-term partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Office suite

Jira

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or technical field

Tools

Jira

Contract management platforms

Office applications

Job description

Responsibilities

Data Center Development department is responsible for supporting the company's fast growth by sourcing and building hyper-scale data centers as well as vastly distributed global edge networks. Our AMS&EU Network Acquisition team focuses on the acquisition of co-locations and various network connectivities from the strategy and commercial angle to support edge and backbone network infrastructure that enable users to interact with our platform with optimal performance in Americas and EMEA region. As we interact with various partners in this industry, we also develop and maintain relationships and strategic partnerships with suppliers. Also, as we develop our acquisition strategy, we conduct market research, manage the potential and existing supplier pool, cost analysis and supplier performance evaluation to build our roadmap for the acquisition effort to support our growth. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about global infrastructure acquisition with exciting growth opportunities.

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.

We are looking for a self-motivated and curious prospects to join our team as an Associate Technology Planning Specialist, supporting server, storage, and infrastructure sourcing. This is a great entry point for someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of technical infrastructure and commercial strategy. You\'ll work closely with senior team members to learn the space while contributing real value from day one.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in identifying and evaluating infrastructure resources such as co-location, dark fiber, transport network, and IP connectivity to help meet traffic demand
• Assist with commercial and technical discussions with candidate suppliers, under guidance from senior negotiators
• Help coordinate supplier agreements and contracts, working with cross-functional teams to track milestones and deliverables
• Contribute to acquisition strategy discussions for short, mid, and long-term planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders: Strategy, Planning, Engineering, Legal, Finance, to support shared goals
• Conduct market research and help build market intelligence on suppliers and industry trends
• Support supplier onboarding and help maintain supplier relationship records throughout the lifecycle
• Help nurture supplier relationships in support of long-term strategic partnerships

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in a business or technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Coursework, internship, or project experience related to infrastructure, telecom, data centers, or supply chain/sourcing is a plus but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); willingness to learn tools like Jira and contract management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience touching data centers, ISPs/carriers, CDNs, IX providers, or edge co-location
• Exposure to basic contract or negotiation concepts (through coursework, case competitions, or internships)
• Interest in developing commercial and technical acumen for infrastructure decision-making
• A "Day 1" mindset, curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to take on new and challenging projects

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $128000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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