Senior Software Engineer - Global Traffic Infrastructure

ByteDance
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Ownership","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Build and operate infrastructure components for global edge points of presence (PoPs), including Kubernetes/control plane, virtualization/containers, and ingress/gateways. Own cloud-native feature delivery end-to-end—requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, rollout, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization. Develop observability and troubleshooting (metrics, logs, traces, profiling) and automate incident response. Collaborate with SRE, platform, and product teams to deliver standardized capabilities for traffic-intensive edge services.

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ByteDance
ByteDance
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Senior Software Engineer - Global Traffic Infrastructure

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Job Summary

Build and operate infrastructure components for global edge points of presence (PoPs), including Kubernetes/control plane, virtualization/containers, and ingress/gateways. Own cloud-native feature delivery end-to-end—requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, rollout, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization. Develop observability and troubleshooting (metrics, logs, traces, profiling) and automate incident response. Collaborate with SRE, platform, and product teams to deliver standardized capabilities for traffic-intensive edge services.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, build, and operate infrastructure components for global edge PoPs, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.
  • •Drive end-to-end delivery of cloud-native features from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, production rollout, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization.
  • •Build observability and troubleshooting capabilities for cloud-native components (metrics/logs/tracing/profiling) and automate incident response to improve efficiency.
  • •Collaborate with SRE, platform, and product teams to provide standardized features and reusable platform capabilities for traffic-intensive services.

Key Requirements

  • •BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • •Strong backend/system development fundamentals with one or more languages such as Go, C, C++, or Rust.
  • •Hands-on production experience with containers and Kubernetes (cluster operations, networking, service discovery, ingress/gateway, rollout strategies).
  • •Practical understanding of the cloud-native stack including container/virtualization and networking.
  • •Strong problem-solving skills, ownership, and ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
Experience:Cloud-nativeContainersKubernetesEdgeOpen source
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Skills:Problem-solvingOwnershipCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:GoCC++RustKubernetesLinuxContainerdCiliumEBPFTCP/IPRoutingIptablesNftablesCDNLivestreamRTCMetricsLogsTracingProfiling

Company Brief

ByteDance
Develops consumer internet and content platforms, including TikTok and other apps for short-form video, news, and entertainment. It also builds advertising, commerce, and creator tools that connect audiences, brands, and publishers across global markets.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: 2012
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