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ByteDance
Posted 103 days agoVerified live 11h ago

Software Development Engineer, Network Automation

Brief overview

Seattle, Washington, United States of AmericaIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$148k–$301k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
2,631 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
463 green cardsCertified filings

About the company

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ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026H-1B dependent

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Job description

Summary

ByteDance is a tech company founded in 2012, known for products like TikTok and Douyin. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer for Network Automation to design and develop innovative software solutions that enhance data center network management efficiency and stability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions that automate, intelligize, and digitize data center network management, with the goal of boosting network delivery efficiency and ensuring greater stability
  • Build platform products and tooling services with network planning, deployment, change, verification, and analytics capabilities to support the whole lifecycle of network engineering

Skills

  • Bachelor degree or above, major in CS, EE and other related majors; with 2 or more years in professional software development
  • Have strong knowledge of networks, familiar network protocols, such as tcp/ip, DNS, arp
  • Familiar with HTML , CSS , JavaScript , TypeScript, and other front-end technologies
  • Proficient in at least one back-end programming language, Python/Go/C/C++/Rust among others
  • Familiar with mainstream SQL and NoSQL database working principles, with database programming and optimization skills
  • Have strict disciplines on code and design quality, serious on Code Review, and have good coding styles and practices
  • Have curiosity, motivation, and a strong thirst for knowledge, and keen on the cutting-edge technologies in industry
  • Experience in network automation deployment, automated changes development, and previous work with platforms like Robotron, Apstra, or Forward Networks is a plus
  • Familiarity with the functionality of OTN or switch devices, as well as knowledge of their management and control protocols is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Bachelor degree or above, major in CS, EE and other related majors; with 2 or more years in professional software development
  • Have strong knowledge of networks, familiar network protocols, such as tcp/ip, DNS, arp
  • Familiar with HTML , CSS , JavaScript , TypeScript, and other front-end technologies
  • Proficient in at least one back-end programming language, Python/Go/C/C++/Rust among others
  • Familiar with mainstream SQL and NoSQL database working principles, with database programming and optimization skills
  • Have strict disciplines on code and design quality, serious on Code Review, and have good coding styles and practices
  • Have curiosity, motivation, and a strong thirst for knowledge, and keen on the cutting-edge technologies in industry

Nice to Haves

  • Experience in network automation deployment, automated changes development, and previous work with platforms like Robotron, Apstra, or Forward Networks is a plus
  • Familiarity with the functionality of OTN or switch devices, as well as knowledge of their management and control protocols is a plus

Benefits

  • 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
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

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