ByteDance
Software Development Engineer Graduate (SDN Traffic Intelligence & Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Build SDN software to manage network resources and bandwidth, monitor and control traffic, and support network performance and fault resolution.
What you'll do
- Build software control systems for network resources, especially long-haul bandwidth.
- Develop host- and gateway-side network traffic monitoring, analysis, and control.
- Work with network operations and planning teams to meet business bandwidth and performance needs and resolve faults.
What they ask for
- Completing or recently completed a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 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.
Tools
Go, C++, Python, Linux, TCP/IP
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