Network Software Engineer, RDMA

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About the team:
The Networking team 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 hyperscale 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.

The Networking team 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.

• Design and development of high‑speed network technologies
• Build software and tools to improve the reliability and availability of high‑speed network infrastructure

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent with two or more years of work experience
• Good developing experience with one or more of the following languages:
  Golang, Python, C++; familiar with design and development for distributed systems
• A solid understanding of Linux network stack, experience in Linux TC, iptables and eBPF
• Familiarity with Linux operating system, hands‑on experience working in Linux environment
• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols and other common networking protocols
• Good understanding of network devices and network technologies
• Passion in high‑speed IP networking, hardware‑software interaction, and hardware offloading technologies

• Familiar with RDMA/RoCE network protocol is a plus
• Experience in developing software systems for large‑scale data center networks or distributed systems is a plus

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Tik Tok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Tik Tok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at

Compensation:
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187,040 - $438,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a…