Network Engineer, Network Optimization

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

Join us.

This team is a group of experts who work with data from various sources and formats. They use various ways to make the data more meaningful and useful. They also use the data to provide insights and solutions for the organization or its customers. They help to improve the decision-making and performance of the organization. The team is looking for a Network Engineer who can optimize the network performance and reliability in order to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of data.

Responsibilities
- Configuring and maintaining network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and proxies.
- Troubleshooting and resolving network issues and performance problems.
- Tuning network parameters and buffers to improve network throughput and latency.
- Monitoring and analyzing network traffic and security.
- Documenting network architecture and policies.

Qualifications

- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in network engineering.
- Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
- Proficient in network protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and VPN.
- Familiar with network tools such as ping, traceroute, wireshark, and nmap.
- Experience with network tuning and optimization techniques.
- Experienced in proxy network environment and proxy performance tuning.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE is a plus.

TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.