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Software Development Engineer, Network Automation

ByteDance
Seattle, WA Other
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
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. About the team 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 - Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions that automate, intelligize, and digitize data center network management, with the goal of boosting network delivery efficiency and ensuring greater stability. - Build platform products and tooling services with network planning, deployment, change, verification, and analytics capabilities to support the whole lifecycle of network engineering.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor degree or above, major in CS, EE and other related majors; with 2 or more years in professional software development; - Have strong knowledge of networks, familiar network protocols, such as tcp/ip, DNS, arp; - Familiar with HTML , CSS , JavaScript , TypeScript, and other front-end technologies; - Proficient in at least one back-end programming language, Python/Go/C/C /Rust among others; - Familiar with mainstream SQL and NoSQL database working principles, with database programming and optimization skills; - Have strict disciplines on code and design quality, serious on Code Review, and have good coding styles and practices; - Have curiosity, motivation, and a strong thirst for knowledge, and keen on the cutting-edge technologies in industry. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in network automation deployment, automated changes development, and previous work with platforms like Robotron, Apstra, or Forward Networks is a plus; - Familiarity with the functionality of OTN or switch devices, as well as knowledge of their management and control protocols is a plus.

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