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ByteDance

Network Engineer, Edge Networking

ByteDance, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Overview 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 worlds most popular apps such as Douyin and TikTok which serve hundreds of millions of users around the globe.

ByteDance Networking is responsible for designing, building, and operating the global, intelligent network infrastructure to meet the requirements of high availability, scalability, and high-performance. By joining this team, you will gain marketable software development and/or network operation experiences in data center networking at massive scale.

About the Role We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team, collaborating closely with the DataCenter teams on critical network projects. This role will focus on consolidating architecture, optimizing Backbone to Origin connectivity, and supporting unifying the Edge infrastructure efforts.

Responsibilities

Partner with various internal network teams to define and implement network architecture improvements, specifically consolidating network infrastructure.

Support and enhance the backbone network, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability across regional and global infrastructure.

Collaborate with both Edge and DataCenter network teams to optimize and troubleshoot Backbone to origin routing and performance.

Support and enhance interconnectivity strategies, ensuring seamless integration between Edge-managed and DataCenter-managed infrastructure.

Engage in joint troubleshooting efforts when root causes are unclear, partnering with DataCenter teams to resolve network performance issues.

Leverage automation to streamline network configurations and optimize traffic flows between Edge and DataCenter environments.

Act as a liaison between Edge and China-based DataCenter teams, ensuring alignment in network strategy and architecture.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

B.S./M.S. in Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

One or more years of experience in data center network engineering, focusing on backbone, Edge, and interconnect architectures.

Strong knowledge of BGP, MPLS, SR-TE and other routing protocols relevant to large-scale network operations.

Experience working with IPT, IXP, and PNI peering, including traffic engineering and optimization.

Prior experience working in multi-regional network environments.

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues collaboratively across different teams.

Experience with content delivery networks (CDN) and edge computing architectures.

Preferred Qualifications:

In-depth knowledge of network protocols and implementation in hyper-scale data center networks.

Familiar with mainstream commercial switch/router chipsets, such as Broadcom, Barefoot, etc.

Good understanding of IPv4/IPv6 and IPv6-IPv4 co-existence technologies.

About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, ByteDance serves a global audience across platforms such as Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua.

Why Join ByteDance ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect1and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We strive to create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life, and we work towards these goals every day.

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.

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.

Job Information Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,657 - $259,200 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on employment type and location, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Employees typically receive 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 paid personal days (prorated on hire).

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

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