Senior/Tech Lead Network Software Development Engineer, Network Platform

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Network Engineering • $212,800 PA - $389,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Network Systems team is seeking a Senior/Tech Lead Network Software Development Engineer to contribute to the development and management of their global network infrastructure. This role involves building fundamental capabilities for a large-scale data center network platform, developing services and tools for lifecycle operations, analyzing user needs, developing software solutions, and updating/enhancing existing software capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend programming languages, a commitment to code quality, and a passion for learning new technologies.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, Communication, Network engineering
  • Proficient in Python, Go, C, C++
  • Commitment to code quality, code reviews, and coding habits
  • Passion for knowledge, curiosity, and ambition
  • Ability to learn latest technologies
Good to have:
  • 5 years experience with large-scale management or operations platforms
  • Experience in using Python to build workflows, search, authentication
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

Job Details

Responsibilities
About ByteDance Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok and Helo 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 ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact-for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About the team 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 hyper-scale 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 Network Systems team is responsible for developing ByteDance's global network infrastructure, including in-house networking equipment (switches, gateways, optics) and automated management platform. The team is committed to building a high-performance, high-reliability, cost-effective, and globally leading intelligent network to support ByteDance's growing business needs. Team members are distributed in different countries and cities, and everyone collaborates remotely and is goal-driven. Responsibilities: - Participate in the fundamental capability building of a large-scale data center network platform; - Develop services and tools for the full lifecycle operation management of a large-scale data center network; - Analyse user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis; - Update software, enhances existing software capabilities, and develop and direct software testing and validation procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or above, in fields related to computer science, communication engineering, network engineering, or other relevant majors; - Proficient in at least one or more backend programming languages, such as Python, Go, C, C++, etc; - Have a strong commitment to code and design quality, place high importance on code reviews, and maintain excellent coding habits; - Have a strong passion for knowledge, curiosity, and ambition, with the ability to stay current and learn the latest technologies in the industry promptly. Preferred Qualifications - 5 years experience with developing large-scale management or operations platforms is a plus. - Experience in using Python to build workflows, search, authentication and other platform capabilities. 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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $389500 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.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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.

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