Network Engineer, Global BackBone

About the TeamByteDance 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 experience in data center networking on a massive scale. Responsibilities Drive the design, build‑out and operation of ByteDance’s Global BBone Network. Design the next generation of TE based GBBone network. Drive and manage all GBBone build‑out projects. Lead the Ops of GBBone network for high availability. Work with cross‑functional teams including, but not limited to SDN, compute, storage, database, recommendation system, and assist the team in driving the innovation and evolution of our network. Perform network risk assessment and mitigation, and network change management. Manage and drive strategic network vendor engagement and deliveries. Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders from internal and cross‑functional teams, to improve network and application availability. Minimum Qualifications Expertise in large‑scale global backbone network design, build‑out and operation. Expert level knowledge in TE, segment routing, BGP, ISIS and application protocols. 3+ years of working experience. Familiarity and extensive working experience with data center, external network and POP network. Cross‑team collaboration experiences with multiple teams and vendors in different time zones. Ability to carry out hands‑on work and high‑level global view planning. Preferred Qualifications Background in designing, constructing, and operating large‑scale global backbone networks. Hands‑on experience with data center, external network, and point of presence (POP) network infrastructures. Job Information The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $202,160 - $368,220 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. Equal Opportunity Employment For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; Exercising sound judgment. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr TikTok