RDMA Network Software Development Engineer Graduate (High Speed Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Byte Dance Networking brings together innovative ideas and technologies from network architecture, software defined networking (SDN), network virtualization, switch software and hardware co-design, and high-speed networking, to create hyperscale data-center networking solutions that power several of the most popular apps of the world such as Douyin and Tik Tok which serve hundreds of millions of users around the globe.

Byte Dance Networking is responsible for designing, building, and operating the global, intelligent network infrastructure to meet the requirements of high availability, scalability, and high-performance. By joining this team, you will gain marketable software development and/or network operation experiences in data center networking at massive scale.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for this future position in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with Bytedance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit between January 5,2026 to December 14, 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Candidates can apply for a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you applied for. The application limit is applicable to Byte Dance and its affiliates' jobs globally.

Responsibilities:

• Design and development of high-speed network technologies in Byte Dance
• Build softwares and tools to improve the reliability and availability of high-speed network infrastructure

Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Proficiency in one or several mainstream programming languages including but not limited to: C/C++, Python, Go

• Passion in high-speed IP networking, hardware-software interaction, and hardware offloading technologies

• Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with RDMA/RoCE network protocol is a plus

• Experience in developing software systems for large-scale data center networks or distributed systems is a plus