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ByteDance · 2 weeks ago

Software Development Engineer, Network Automation

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $360K/yr

5+ years exp

ByteDance is a global technology company known for its innovative products, including TikTok and Douyin. The Software Development Engineer in Network Automation will lead the design and development of software solutions to automate data center network management, enhancing efficiency and stability.

ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Network protocolsBack-end programmingDatabase programmingFront-end technologiesNetwork automationCode qualityCuriosity

Required

Bachelor degree or above, major in CS, EE and other related majors; with 5 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

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

Benefits

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.

Founded in 2012

Beijing, Beijing, CHN

10001+ employees

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)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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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

Jochen Bischoff

Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa

Matty Lin

General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR

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2026-01-12

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2026-01-12

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