Software Development Engineer, Network Monitoring & Alerts-; BS​/MS

Responsibilities

About the team Byte Dance Networking brings together innovative ideas and technologies from network architecture, software defined networking (SDN), network virtualization, switch software and hardware co-design, and high‑speed networking, to create hyper‑scale data‑center networking solutions that power several of the most popular apps of the world such as Douyin and Tik Tok which serve hundreds of millions of users around the globe.

Byte Dance Networking is responsible for designing, building, and operating the global, intelligent network infrastructure to meet the requirements of high availability, scalability, and high‑performance. By joining this team, you will gain marketable software development and/or network operation experiences in data center networking at massive scale.

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer, Network Monitoring & Alerts who will leverage advanced network technologies to monitor the real‑time status of data center networks, swiftly identify and locate network faults, and enhance network availability and efficiency. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co‑create a future driven by your inspiration with Byte Dance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below:

• January 15, 2025
• February 5, 2025
• March 4, 2025
• May 20, 2025
• June 17, 2025
• July 15, 2025
• August 12, 2025
• September 3, 2025

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early.

Candidates can apply for a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you applied for. The application limit is applicable to Byte Dance and its affiliates' jobs globally.

• Develop and improve datacenter network monitoring services, and optimize network data collection, processing and visualization tools.
• Create network alert systems using trained learning algorithms to provide real‑time and accurate anomaly detection and fault location.
• Collaborate with network engineers to develop automated network fault diagnosis systems and provide troubleshooting analysis services for the business.
• Develop a network data platform based on network metadata, providing metrics that accurately reflect the status and trends of the network in real‑time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a background in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C++, or Python, and capability to read and understand others.
• Have strong knowledge of network monitoring and alarm systems, in‑depth understanding of networking protocols and the TCP/IP stack.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Practical or research experience in the areas of network monitoring and alert systems and with a strong foundation in developing big data processing.
• Familiarity with switch monitoring technologies such as Telemetry, SNMP, Syslog, sFlow, Erspan, INT, etc. is a plus.

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $122,574 - $316,800 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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, among others. Employees also…