ByteDance is hiring: ASIC Design&Verification Engineer Graduate (Video Silicon I

Overview

ASIC Design&Verification Engineer Graduate (Video Silicon IP) - 2026 Start (BS / MS)

Join to apply for the ASIC Design&Verification Engineer Graduate (Video Silicon IP) - 2026 Start (BS / MS) role at ByteDance. This role targets graduates joining in 2026 and offers opportunities to work on video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC).

Responsibilities

We are building industry-leading, highly efficient, and scalable video codec hardware solutions from the ground up to serve billions of users. We are looking for strong video codec design engineers to design hardware accelerators for advanced video encoding and processing. The successful candidate will be part of a fast-growing team with experts in algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification, focused on technical excellence and building large-scale, high-performing video platforms and services.

• ASIC Front-end Design Engineer: work with architecture, algorithm and verification teams to build high-performance, low-power video processing IPs. Apply knowledge of computer architecture and ASIC design to create ASICs for compressing and processing still images and video.
• Design Verification Engineer: generate test benches, run simulations, develop test plans, lead bug tracking, and automate regression testing in collaboration with architects and ASIC/FPGA design engineers.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will have opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and grow. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at ByteDance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – apply early.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science / electrical engineering or a related technical discipline
• Knowledge of Video Codecs
• Experience with RTL design (SystemVerilog) or High level Synthesis (HLS)
• Experience with UVM methodology, SystemC, or DPI
• Good programming skills in Python for task automation

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For Pay Transparency Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $ - $ annually. Compensation may vary outside this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package; this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses / incentives and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on employment nature and country location. Employees have day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off including holidays and sick time. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Legal and Equality Information

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company notes that a criminal history may impact certain job duties and the offer of employment.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. ByteDance products include TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, Toutiao, Douyin, Xigua, and more.

Why Join ByteDance

ByteDance aims to inspire creativity and enrich life. Our diverse, global teams foster curiosity, humility, and impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We strive for an Always Day 1 mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our people and users.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development