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Network Engineer, Optical Long-haul and Submarine

ByteDance

San Jose, CAJob$218–480K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$218–480K/yr
Location
San Jose, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Network Engineer will design, build, and operate ByteDance’s global backbone network, including its long-haul terrestrial and submarine optical transport. The role develops optical topology and architecture, supports OTN operations, and collaborates with software and network engineering teams on automation for a self-managed network. It also covers risk mitigation, change management, vendor delivery, RFP/RFI work, and improving network and application availability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network EngineeringOptical Transport NetworksNetwork VirtualizationTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)Systems DesignArchitectural DesignService DeliveryInterpersonal CommunicationsOTN DevicesLong-Haul SystemsSubmarine SystemsOptical TransportationOTN SolutionsSystem DesignArchitectureNetwork OperationsPropagation ImpairmentsModulation FormatsOptical Transport TechnologiesNetwork PlanningNetwork DeploymentCommunicationWritten CommunicationTCP/IPIPv6Routing ProtocolsInter-DC LinksSubmarine ConsortiumsSLTE DeploymentsNetwork Device Configurations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Related5+ Years OTN Device ExperienceComparable Hands-on Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Responsibilities ByteDance 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 TikTok which serve hundreds of millions of users around the globe. ByteDance 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 experience in data center networking on a massive scale. Responsibilities - Drive the design, buildout and operation of ByteDance's Global BBone Network; - Work with Layer-3 NE to create the physical architecture for BD's BBone network - Create the optical topology for long-haul terrestrial and submarine optical transport - Be a part of the optical transport network (OTN) operations team - Work with cross-functional teams, such as software developers, layer-3 network engineers, etc. to define and develop the automation required for us to construct a self-managed optical network. - Perform network risk assessment and mitigation, and network change management. - Manage and drive strategic network vendor engagement and deliveries. - Create and review RFP/RFI for the optical transport component of the BBone network - Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders from internal and cross-functional teams, to improve network and applications availability.

Qualifications Minimum Qualification(s) - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a closely related technical field, or a comparable amount of hands-on experience. - 5 years of hands-on experience with major OTN devices, such as Ciena, Nokia, Infinera etc. Exposure to long-haul and/or submarine distances is essential. - Knowledge of optical transportation, OTN solution, system design, architecture, service delivery and operation. Strong understanding of propagation impairments, modulation formats, current and upcoming optical transport technologies. - Experience in planning and deployment of long-haul terrestrial systems or SLTEs for subsea systems. - Good troubleshooting skills, able to handle various OTN issues. - Self-motivated, with good communication and written skills. Preferred Qualification(s) - Familiarity with the IP layer (encompassing TCP/IP, IPv6, along with one or more routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, ISIS, or equivalents). - Experienced with large-scale inter-DC links with multiple line systems for each P2P link. - Previous involvement in submarine consortiums and experiences with submarine SLTE deployments. - Practical experience in either the development, provisioning, or comprehension of network device configurations for a leading vendor like Ciena or Nokia.

Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $480000 annually.​ Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​ Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).​ The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​ For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:​ Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:​

  1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;​
  2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and​
  3. Exercising sound judgment.​

About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.​

Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.​ As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​ Diversity & Inclusion​ ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.​

Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request​

How this job compares

Set against the 4,060 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$218–480K/yr
  • California median$143–220K/yr313 salary ranges
  • US median$116–191K/yr3,136 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $349K, is 96% above the California median midpoint ($179K) — in the top quarter of Network Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 384 open Network Engineer jobs in California and 4,060 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,502 postings).
Education
1,196 of the 4,060 open Network Engineer jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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