Senior Software Development Engineer, SDN-Traffic Intelligence & Control

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer for its SDN-Traffic Intelligence team in San Jose. The role involves developing innovative network solutions that enhance bandwidth management and improve overall reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in programming and a thorough understanding of networking principles, contributing to the success of ByteDance's global applications like TikTok and Douyin.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

10 paid holidays and 10 sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related field.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, C++, or Python.
• Understanding of networking protocols and the TCP/IP stack.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the bandwidth management system.
• Build software control systems to manage network resources.
• Collaborate with teams for bandwidth and performance requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Go

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Python

Understanding of TCP/IP

Bandwidth management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Ph.D. in Computer Systems (preferred)

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer, SDN-Traffic Intelligence & Control

Senior Software Development Engineer, SDN-Traffic Intelligence & Control

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Responsibilities
Team Introduction
ByteDance Networking brings together innovative ideas and technologies from network architecture, software defined networking (SDN), network virtualization, switch software and hardware co-design, and high-speed networking, to create hyperscale data-center networking solutions that power several of the most popular apps of the world such as Douyin and TikTok which serve hundreds of millions of users around the globe.

The SDN team builds cross-layer intelligence that enables hyper-scale datacenter interconnection. The team is responsible for developing traffic control and bandwidth management systems, network emulation and routing verification tools that empower highly available, efficient and scalable datacenter network infrastructure.

Job Description:
As a Software Engineer, SDN-Traffic Intelligence & Control, you are responsible for designing and developing the bandwidth management system to support the rapid growth of business needs and improve overall bandwidth reliability. You will work with a cross-functional team to provide efficient, flexible, and reliable network solutions using cutting-edge networking technologies.

Responsibilities
- Build software control systems to manage the network resources, especially the long haul bandwidth;
- Build host/gateway end-side network traffic monitoring, analysis and control capabilities;
- Working with network operation and planning teams to support bandwidth and performance requirements for upper-layer computing, storage, recommendation and other businesses, and provide fault analysis and resolving capabilities.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, network engineering or a related field;
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, C++, or Python, with a strong foundation in designing and developing distributed systems;
- In-depth understanding of networking protocols and the TCP/IP stack;
- Practical or research experience in the areas of bandwidth management or distributed rate limiting systems/algorithms will be considered particularly favorable.

Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of networking protocols and the TCP/IP stack; familiarity with Linux operating systems and networking functionalities is highly advantageous.
- 5 years practical or research experience in the areas of bandwidth management or distributed rate limiting systems/algorithms will be considered particularly favorable.
- PhD graduates with a specialization in Computer Systems are strongly encouraged to apply.

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


Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $194000 - $355000 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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet, Computer Networking Products, and Software Development

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