Software Development Engineer, Network Automation

2 Weeks ago • 2 Years + • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance Networking seeks a Software Development Engineer to contribute to the development and automation of their hyperscale data center network infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing software for network management, building platform products and tooling for network planning, deployment, change management, verification, and analytics. This role requires strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, ARP), proficiency in front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript) and back-end (Python/Go/C/C++/Rust) programming, and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cutting-edge technology and experience in network automation platforms. The team designs, builds, and operates the global network infrastructure for apps like TikTok and Douyin.
Must have:
  • Develop automation software for data center networks
  • Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, ARP)
  • Proficient in front-end and back-end programming
  • SQL and NoSQL database expertise
  • Excellent coding skills and practices
Good to have:
  • Experience with network automation platforms (Robotron, Apstra, Forward Networks)
  • Familiarity with OTN or switch devices and their protocols

Job Details

Responsibilities
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. 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. Responsibilities: • Develop software to achieve datacenter network management automation, intelligence, and digitalization, and to improve network delivery efficiency and stability; • Build platform products and tooling services with network planning, deployment, change, verification, and analytics capabilities to support the whole lifecycle of network engineering.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor degree or above, major in CS, EE and other related majors; with 2 or more years in professional software development; - Have strong knowledge of networks, familiar network protocols, such as tcp/ip, DNS, arp; - Familiar with HTML , CSS , JavaScript , TypeScript, and other front-end technologies; - Proficient in at least one back-end programming language, Python/Go/C/C++/Rust among others; - Familiar with mainstream SQL and NoSQL database working principles, with database programming and optimization skills; - Have strict disciplines on code and design quality, serious on Code Review, and have good coding styles and practices; - Have curiosity, motivation, and a strong thirst for knowledge, and keen on the cutting-edge technologies in industry. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in network automation deployment, automated changes development, and previous work with platforms like Robotron, Apstra, or Forward Networks is a plus; - Familiarity with the functionality of OTN or switch devices, as well as knowledge of their management and control protocols is a plus. #LI-Onsite
Job Information
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

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