Edge Network Engineer

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance is seeking an Edge Network Engineer to design, build, operate, and optimize its global Edge and backbone network. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, working with vendors and ISPs on device selection and testing, and ensuring high availability and performance. The role requires a strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS), monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow), and data center architectures (CLOS). Hands-on experience with major network vendors (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, etc.) is essential. Up to 30% travel may be required. This position involves participation in ByteDance's global on-call rotation.
Must have:
  • Design, build, operate & optimize global Edge network
  • Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF)
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow)
  • Data center network architecture knowledge (CLOS)
  • Hands-on experience with major network vendors
Good to have:
  • In-depth knowledge of MPLS & Traffic Engineering
  • Familiarity with switch/router chipsets (Broadcom, Barefoot)
  • Understanding of IPv6 and IPv4-IPv6 coexistence
  • Python or other scripting languages

Job Details

Responsibilities
About the Team ByteDance Networking brings together innovative ideas and technologies from network architecture, intent-based networking, 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 in 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 experience in data center networking at massive scale. Responsibilities: - Design, build, operate and optimize ByteDance's global Edge and backbone network. - Work with cross-functional teams including but not limited to compute, storage, database, recommendation system, drive the innovation and evolution of ByteDance network. - Work with external vendors and ISPs for device and carrier selection, perform testing and verification. - Travel may be required up to 15% - 30% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree based on three or more years of work experience - Good understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, DHCP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS and MPLS related technologies. - Good understanding of network monitoring protocols and tools, such as SNMP, Sflow/netflow, Telemetry. - Familiar with data center network architecture, such as CLOS. - Hands-on experience of major network devices, such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper, H3C, Huawei and other mainstream vendors. - Self-motivated, good communication and written skills. - Team player and participate ByteDance network global on call rotation. Preferred Qualifications: - In-depth knowledge of network protocols and implementation in hyper scale data center networks. - In-depth knowledge of MPLS related Traffic Engineering technologies, such as Segment Routing, RSVP, and LDP etc. - Familiar with mainstream commercial switch/router chipsets, such as Broadcom, Barefoot etc. - Good understanding of IPv6 and IPv4-IPv6 co-existence technologies. - Programming/scripting in Python or other languages.
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.

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