RDMA Network Software Engineer — Hyperscale Data Center

ByteDance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 148,200 - 300,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

10 paid holidays and sick days

17 days of personal time

Job summary

ByteDance is looking for a graduate or recent PhD graduate to design and build high-speed network technologies. This role, scheduled from January 5, 2026, to December 14, 2026, requires passion for networking and proficiency in relevant programming languages.

Successful candidates will gain experience with intelligent network infrastructure while working on popular applications like TikTok and Douyin. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or graduating with a PhD in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with RDMA/RoCE network protocol preferred.
• Experience in software development for large-scale networks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-speed network technologies for ByteDance.
• Build software and tools to improve reliability and availability.

Skills

Programming in C/C++, Python, or Go

Passion for high-speed IP networking

Hardware-software interaction

Education

PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

ByteDance is looking for a graduate or recent PhD graduate to design and build high-speed network technologies. This role, scheduled from January 5, 2026, to December 14, 2026, requires passion for networking and proficiency in relevant programming languages.

Successful candidates will gain experience with intelligent network infrastructure while working on popular applications like TikTok and Douyin. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and more.