ByteDance
Data Center Network Automation Engineer
San Jose, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's or above, majoring in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
About the job
Develops Python automation and software solutions to improve the implementation and operation of ByteDance’s data center network.
What you'll do
- Develop Python scripts and automation for data center network implementation and operations.
- Analyze network data and work with software teams to design automated operational solutions.
- Collaborate across functions to improve ByteDance’s network and stay current with network automation methods.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in data center network deployment, operations, or automation software development.
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Good understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, and MPLS technologies.
- Familiarity with CLOS data center network architecture, Network OS product life cycles, and standard validation approaches.
Nice to have
- In-depth knowledge of hyperscale data center network protocols and MPLS traffic engineering technologies.
- Familiarity with mainstream switch/router chipsets, IPv4/IPv6 co-existence, or major network-device vendors.
Tools
Python, TCP/IP, DHCP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS, CLOS, IPv6
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