Cloud Hardware System Architect

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, 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 Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us. ByteDance Server platform team is responsible for architecting, designing and building best server and storage system to meet the requirements of high-performance, low cost and easy to operate. By joining this team, you will work with the best engineers and talents in this industry and have a broad opportunity to get in touch with the latest AI application system and newly emerged technology in computing, storage and silicon validation. You will gain remarkable hardware architect, development and validation experiences in most advanced hardware infrastructure at massive scale. We are looking for a self-motivated Cloud hardware system architect. As a system architect, your responsibilities will include: - Track new technology from industry and partner vendors, work with hardware architects and cloud product experts closely on computing and storage solutions for Bytedance cloud products and all other application teams. - Workout hardware solutions for cloud products, including computing, storage, database, bigdata, edge computing etc., based on deep analysis of cloud product design and operational data. - Work closely with cloud product and r&d team or performance and cost optimization. - Work with industry consortiums and standard committees to investigate the emerging standards or technologies, and contribute our research results to the industry. - Work with our technology partners and suppliers to setup PoC or prototypes to evaluate and test the new technologies or architectural designs. - International travel requirement: up to four times per year, including but not limited to China, Europe, and South Asia. Candidates must have a valid passport and be able to obtain the necessary visas.

- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors. - 3+ years of experience in Circuit Board Design, System debugging, Power/Signal Integrity, and Thermal solutions. - 3+ years experience in server or storage system architecture design or software-hardware co-design. - Experienced in hardware/software performance and power optimization is preferred. - Deep understanding of computer system architecture. - Demonstrated knowledge of the design principles and applications of CPU, memory, SSD, and network parts. - Understand the implementation of virtualization technology, database, distributed storage system, and deep learning architecture. - Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively in cross-functional teams. 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. ByteDance Inc. 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 dataecommerce.accommodations@bytedance.com