Senior Network Architect - Tencent Global Edge Network

Tencent • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

Tencent’s Technology Engineering Group (TEG) supports the company and its business groups through technology and operational platforms, and the construction and operation of R&D management systems and data centers. TEG operates a large networking, device, and data center environment and leads infrastructure research and development through internal and distributed open-source collaboration.

The Senior Network Architect will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Tencent’s global network infrastructure, focusing on CDN and edge computing ecosystems. The role is responsible for supporting high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency across international markets. It includes designing and managing global CDN and edge computing network architecture, evolving edge network architectures to meet business needs, overseeing edge data center (PoP) network facility design and deployment, and contributing to automated and intelligent network operations and maintenance tools.

The position is based in Bellevue, Washington. The expected annual base pay range is $128,700 to $241,600, with actual compensation varying according to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees may be eligible for a sign-on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, subject to case-by-case evaluation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan; 15 to 25 vacation days per year depending on tenure; up to 13 holidays; and up to 10 days of paid sick leave. Benefits may vary or be prorated based on location, employment status, employment duration, position level, and start date. Tencent describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that values diverse voices and aims to foster a supportive and inspiring workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in architectural design for globally distributed data center network infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of edge data center network architectures and CDN requirements.
• Demonstrated experience designing edge networks to improve performance and optimize costs.
• Familiarity with global ISP network architectures and workflows.
• Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching and TCP/IP protocols.
• Experience with globally distributed internet CDN providers, ISP backbone networks, or globally distributed data center architecture and operations.
• Deep understanding of large IP backbone networks.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in English and Mandarin with international teams; preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Shell.
• Passion for continuous technical deep-diving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and operational management of network architecture for global CDN and edge computing infrastructures.
• Drive iterative upgrades and optimization of global edge network architectures to meet evolving business demands.
• Manage the systemic design and deployment of edge data center (PoP) network facilities.
• Contribute to developing automated and intelligent network operations and maintenance tools to improve operational quality and efficiency.
• Analyze, locate, and resolve complex global network issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in the company’s 401(k) plan.
• 15 to 25 vacation days per year, depending on tenure.
• Up to 13 holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• Potential sign-on payment, evaluated case by case.
• Potential relocation package, evaluated case by case.
• Potential restricted stock units, evaluated case by case.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior