Network Software Development Engineer ByteDance - San Jose, CA, US

Network Software Development Engineer

ByteDance

San Jose, CA, US

ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok.

Job Description

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. 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: 1. Design, develop, and test core functionalities of the Network Operating System (NOS) underpinning ByteDance's hyperscale data center networks and AI infrastructure. 2. Research and implement next-generation switch software focusing on network monitoring, telemetry, load balancing, congestion control, and system reliability. 3. Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks for the NOS.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - Proven experience in network software development or network device SDK development. - Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with a strong grasp of data structures and algorithms. - Passion for network technology and a track record of maintaining high standards for code quality and architectural design. Preferred Qualifications - Deep understanding of Ethernet switch architecture and NOS design - Hands-on experience with SONiC and SAI is highly preferred. - Experience in switch ASIC validation using industry-standard traffic generators (e.g., Keysight/Ixia, Spirent) - Publications in accredited networking conferences (SIGCOMM, NSDI, etc.) or contributions to open-source communities (SONiC, OCP, SAI).

Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 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.

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.

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.

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 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