At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise global networks for popular apps like TikTok.
- Company: Join a leading tech company shaping the future of networking.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that impact millions globally.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of network protocols and hands-on experience with major devices.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
The Network Engineering-Physical Network Infra team is part of the global technology structure and 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 TikTok.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, operate and optimize the global network, including backbone, data center, public cloud and Edge/CDN.
- Work with cross-functional teams including but not limited to compute, storage, database, recommendation system, drive the innovation and evolution of the network.
- Work with external vendors and ISPs for device and carrier selection, perform testing and verification.
- Travel may be required up to 15% - 30% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Good understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, DHCP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS and MPLS related technologies.
- Good understanding of network monitoring protocols and tools, such as SNMP, Sflow/netflow, Telemetry.
- Familiar with data center network architecture, such as CLOS.
- Hands-on experience of major network devices, such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper, H3C, Huawei and other mainstream vendors.
- Self-motivated, good communication and written skills.
- Team player and participate in the company's network global on-call rotation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree based on three or more years of work experience.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols and implementation in hyper scale data center networks.
- In-depth knowledge of MPLS related Traffic Engineering technologies, such as Segment Routing, RSVP, and LDP etc.
- In-depth knowledge of public cloud architecture, such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Ali Cloud, OCI, etc.
- Familiar with mainstream commercial switch/router chipsets, such as Broadcom, Barefoot etc.
- Good understanding of IPv6 and IPv4-IPv6 co-existence technologies.
- Programming/scripting in Python or other languages.
Datacentre Network Engineer in London employer: TikTok
At TikTok, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Greater London, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that celebrates diversity and creativity. Our employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities, including workshops and mentorship programmes, designed to enhance their skills and career progression. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values unique perspectives and fosters meaningful relationships within the livestream ecosystem.
