ByteDance
Senior Software Development Engineer, SDN-Traffic Intelligence & Control
San Jose, California · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years practical or research experience in bandwidth management or distributed rate-limiting systems/algorithms is particularly favorable.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, network engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Designs and develops SDN software for managing long-haul bandwidth and monitoring, analyzing, and controlling network traffic to improve data-center bandwidth reliability and performance.
What you'll do
- Build software control systems to manage network resources, especially long-haul bandwidth.
- Develop host- and gateway-side network traffic monitoring, analysis, and control capabilities.
- Coordinate with network operations and planning teams to support business bandwidth and performance needs and provide fault analysis and resolution.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, network engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, C++, or Python, and a strong foundation in distributed-systems design and development.
- In-depth understanding of networking protocols and the TCP/IP stack.
Nice to have
- Practical or research experience in bandwidth management or distributed rate-limiting systems or algorithms.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems and networking functionalities; PhD graduates specializing in Computer Systems are strongly encouraged to apply.
Tools
Go, C++, Python, TCP/IP, Linux
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