System Performance Engineer - Server Platform

ByteDance
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceEducation: mastersSkills: ["Collaboration","Problem-solving","Performance optimization"]

Design and optimize server and storage system performance by building benchmarking and workload profiling frameworks. Collaborate with CPU, memory, IO controller, and SSD teams to set performance targets and resolve bottlenecks. Partner with architects to assess new designs and work with cloud and equipment vendors to evaluate emerging hardware. Contribute to industry standards while supporting international travel and visa requirements.

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ByteDance
ByteDance
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System Performance Engineer - Server Platform

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Job Summary

Design and optimize server and storage system performance by building benchmarking and workload profiling frameworks. Collaborate with CPU, memory, IO controller, and SSD teams to set performance targets and resolve bottlenecks. Partner with architects to assess new designs and work with cloud and equipment vendors to evaluate emerging hardware. Contribute to industry standards while supporting international travel and visa requirements.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build and optimize server system benchmarks using system architecture knowledge and workload characterization.
  • •Partner with CPU, memory, IO controller, and SSD engineers/vendors to set performance targets and resolve performance issues.
  • •Develop and maintain workload profiling for mainstream applications, databases, big data, storage, and AI computing; help address performance problems on hardware.
  • •Evaluate new server system architectural designs with server system architects.
  • •Assess performance of cloud services and newly introduced hardware with cloud and equipment vendors, and contribute research to standards communities.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
  • •Deep understanding of computer system architecture, including CPU SoC/platform architecture, interconnect fabric, and memory subsystem.
  • •Experience in system performance optimization or software-hardware co-design.
  • •Understanding of CPU virtualization technology and distributed systems.
  • •Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Education:Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors
Skills:CollaborationProblem-solvingPerformance optimization
Tech Stack:Server system benchmarksWorkload characterizationWorkload profilingCPU SoCPlatform architectureInterconnect fabricMemory subsystemCPUCPU/GPU platform architectureCPU virtualizationDistributed systemProfilingSSDStorageAI computingSilicon validation

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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