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ByteDance · 2 weeks ago

Software Development Engineer Graduate (SDN Traffic Intelligence & Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$130K/yr - $246K/yr

ByteDance is a leading technology company known for its innovative apps like TikTok and Douyin. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer Graduate to build software control systems for managing network resources and support bandwidth and performance requirements for various businesses.

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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

Qualification

Networking protocolsTCP/IP stackDistributed systemsProgramming languagesBandwidth managementLinux operating systemsSoft skills

Required

2026 PhD graduate with a background 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

In-depth understanding of networking protocols and the TCP/IP stack; familiarity with Linux operating systems and networking functionalities is highly advantageous
Practical or research experience in the areas of bandwidth management or distributed rate limiting systems/algorithms will be considered particularly favorable

Benefits

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
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

ByteDance

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ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Beijing, Beijing, CHN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://bytedance.com

H1B Sponsorship

ByteDance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1350)
2024 (1123)
2023 (775)
2022 (487)
2021 (417)
2020 (245)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.8B
Key Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M

Leadership Team

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Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
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Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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