Network Engineer, Edge Networking

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal network teams to define and implement architecture improvements and infrastructure consolidation.
• Support and enhance the backbone network to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability globally.
• Collaborate with Edge and DataCenter teams to optimize and troubleshoot Backbone to origin routing and performance.
• Support interconnectivity strategies to ensure seamless integration between Edge-managed and DataCenter-managed infrastructure.
• Engage in joint troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex network performance issues.
• Leverage automation to streamline network configurations and optimize traffic flows.
• Act as a liaison between Edge and China-based DataCenter teams to align network strategy and architecture.

Requirements

• B.S/M.S in Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 1+ years of experience in Data center network engineering, focusing on backbone, Edge, and interconnect architectures.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, MPLS, SR-TE, and other large-scale routing protocols.
• Experience with IPT, IXP, and PNI peering, including traffic engineering and optimization.
• Experience with Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and edge computing architectures.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in multi-regional environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of network protocols in hyperscale data center networks.
• Familiarity with mainstream commercial switch/router chipsets (e.g., Broadcom, Barefoot).
• Understanding of IPv6 and IPv4-IPv6 co-existence technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave and life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid time off including holidays, sick days, and personal time.

About the Company

ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Douyin, ByteDance makes it easier and more fun for people to connect, consume, and create content globally.