Network Acquisition Specialist Graduate (Data Center Development) - 2027 Start
Overview
Data Center Development at ByteDance requires professionals ready to drive growth in the Americas and EMEA regions. The role supports hyper-scale infrastructure needs through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and seek opportunities to shape global connectivity solutions.
What You'll Do9
- 1Support identification and evaluation of co-location and network connectivity resources to meet traffic demands
- 2Engage in commercial and technical discussions with suppliers under senior guidance
- 3Coordinate supplier agreements and track milestones across cross-functional teams
- 4Contribute to acquisition strategy for short, mid, and long-term planning
- 5Collaborate with Strategy Planning Engineering Legal Finance to align infrastructure goals
- 6Conduct market research to build intelligence on supplier trends and industry dynamics
- 7Onboard and maintain supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle
- 8Nurture strategic partnerships to support long-term infrastructure objectives
- 9Analyze supplier performance and provide recommendations for optimization
Requirements10
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 23-5 seasons leading network acquisition initiatives
- 3Bachelor`s or Master`s in business technical fields or equivalent experience
- 4Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- 5Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint Word and contract management tools
- 6Experience with infrastructure telecom data centers supply chain sourcing
- 7Basic understanding of contract negotiation concepts
- 8Curiosity adaptability and eagerness to take on challenging projects
- 9Ability to commit to onboarding by year-end
- 10Commitment to diversity inclusion principles
Salary Insight
$76 - $128k per year
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