Network Software Development Engineer, Speed Network

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 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.

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.

• Design and development of high-speed network technologies in Byte Dance
• Build software and tools to improve the reliability and availability of high-speed network infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 the Linux network stack, experience in Linux TC, iptables and eBPF
• Familiarity with Linux operating system, hands‑on experience working in a 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life – a mission we work towards every day.

As Byte Dancers, 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. 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.

Byte Dance 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 Byte Dance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.

Byte Dance 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

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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 candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is…