Senior Software Development Engineer, SDN-Traffic Intelligence & Control

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Network Engineering • $194,000 PA - $355,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Networking team seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer to design and develop bandwidth management systems for their hyper-scale data centers. This role involves building software control systems for long-haul bandwidth management, host/gateway network traffic monitoring and analysis, and collaborating with operations teams to ensure performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have expertise in distributed systems, networking protocols (TCP/IP stack), and bandwidth management or rate limiting systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies supporting globally popular apps.
Must have:
  • Build software control systems for network resources
  • Develop host/gateway network traffic monitoring and control
  • Collaborate with operations teams on bandwidth management
  • Proficiency in Go, C++, or Python
  • Deep understanding of networking protocols and TCP/IP stack
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Linux OS and networking functionalities
  • PhD in Computer Systems
  • Experience with distributed rate limiting systems
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays and sick days
  • Paid Personal Time

Job Details

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.
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.

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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