Hiring: Tech Lead - Data Infrastructure Site Reliability Company: ByteDance Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:05:17 Target Skills & Keywords : Express, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Make, SQL, containerd About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, or related fields, with a strong focus on designing, building, scaling, and operating cloud-based systems. Required Skills: •Team Introduction: •Our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team blends software and systems engineering to build and operate large-scale data infrastructure with high reliability and efficiency. We provide a dependable cloud environment that powers our global business. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in data center architecture, data infrastructure services, and systems and tools development to solve complex scaling and reliability challenges. •We’re looking for a Technical Lead (SRE) who can provide deep technical leadership, drive architectural improvements, and collaborate effectively across multiple organizations. You’ll partner with engineering, product, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, scalable platforms. This is a highly technical, hands-on role that requires strong problem-solving ability, clear communication, and the ability to influence without formal authority. •Strong hands-on skills in the design, development, and operation of large-scale cloud infrastructure and distributed systems. •Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Advertising, Machine Learning, E-commerce, and Core Infra) to drive system reliability, performance, and scalability. •Lead initiatives to automate operations, eliminate toil, and improve overall system efficiency. •Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive long-term reliability improvements. •Promote best practices in system design, observability, performance optimization, and cost efficiency. •Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications: •Minimum Qualifications •5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, or related fields, with a strong focus on designing, building, scaling, and operating cloud-based systems. •Deep hands-on expertise in at least one of the following areas: •Databases (SQL/NoSQL) •Kubernetes or container orchestration •Big Data processing and storage systems (streaming and batch) •Strong knowledge of system architecture, distributed systems, and performance bottlenecks. •Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, product, and data science teams. •Preferred Qualifications •Proven track record of driving automation, tooling, and process improvements that enhance reliability and efficiency. •Experience in cost optimization and performance tuning at scale, backed by data-driven decision making. •Thought leadership in adopting new technologies, improving operational practices, and influencing system design. •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.​ Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!