ByteDance · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Network Security - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$137K/yr - $360K/yr
3+ years expByteDance is a company dedicated to inspiring creativity and enriching life through innovative products. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design and build cutting-edge network security products and solutions to protect businesses from cyber attacks, while also maintaining and optimizing these products for external customers.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Design and build cutting-edge network security products with high standards, including but not limited to DDoS Defense, Web Application Security, Bot Management, Network Detection and Response, and more
Build customized network security solutions tailored to meet compliance and security requirements for ByteDance businesses
Support, maintain, and optimize network security products for external customers, ensuring reliability and performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, or a related technical field
3+ years of hands-on experience in networking-related development within the Linux environment, especially programming in C and/or Golang
In-depth understanding of Linux kernel and TCP/IP networking stack; familiarity with XDP/eBPF is highly desirable
Proven experience in network security domains (e.g., DDoS mitigation, Proxy, Firewall, VPN, etc.) is a strong advantage
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
Experience in virtualization, containerization and cloud technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus
Track record of designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems is preferred
Highly motivated, positive, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M
Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
Recent News
2026-01-08
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