ByteDance · 4 days ago
Senior Software Development Engineer, SDN-Traffic Intelligence & Control
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$187K/yr - $438K/yr
5+ years expByteDance is a rapidly growing tech company known for its innovative products like TikTok and Douyin. The role involves designing and developing bandwidth management systems to enhance network reliability and efficiency, working with cross-functional teams to deliver robust network solutions.
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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
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher 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
5 years practical or research experience in the areas of bandwidth management or distributed rate limiting systems/algorithms will be considered particularly favorable
PhD graduates with a specialization in Computer Systems are strongly encouraged to apply
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
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