RDMA Network Software Development Engineer Graduate; Speed Network PhD PhD

RDMA Network Software Development Engineer Graduate (High Speed Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Location:

Seattle

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A40225

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. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for this future position in 2026. 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 Bytedance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit between January 5,2026 to December 14, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). 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.

• 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

• 2026 PhD graduate with a background in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering or related technical discipline
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Proficiency in one or several mainstream programming languages including but not limited to: C/C++, Python, Go
• 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

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
• Exercising sound judgment.

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $129960 - $246240 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 receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

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