Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Video Silicon IP) - Multimedia Lab

Responsibilities

• Work closely with architecture, algorithm, and verification teams to build high-performance and low-power video processing IPs.
• Create ASIC designs for compressing, processing still images and videos.
• Develop micro-architectures to meet stringent area, power, and performance (PPA) targets for multi-standard codec cores.
• Translate codec standard specifications and proprietary codec improvements into implementable hardware architectures.
• Design and implement RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog) for video codec pipeline stages including intra/inter prediction, transform & quantization, entropy coding (CABAC/ANS), in-loop filters, and more.
• Drive functional correctness in partnership with the verification team using directed and constrained-random UVM test benches; debug and close RTL coverage metrics.
• Understand synthesis, timing analysis, and CDC/RDC checks; work with physical design on floor plan and timing closure guidance.

Qualifications

• M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of ASIC front-end design experience as a primary RTL owner.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog RTL design or High-level Synthesis (HLS).
• Familiarity with UVM/DPI/C++.
• Solid understanding of VLSI design concepts: pipelining, clock gating, memory architecture, bus interfaces (AXI/APB), and SV assertion basics.
• Scripting proficiency in Python for EDA flow automation.

About Us

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.

Job Information

• [For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212,800 - $450,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
• The base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
• Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others.
• Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
• The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.