ASIC Design Engineer Jobs
ASIC Design Engineer jobs are open from new-grad to principal and staff levels across semiconductor companies, fabless chip design firms, and consumer electronics manufacturers, with specializations in RTL design, physical design, and verification. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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San Jose
Team
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Technology
Employment Type
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Regular
Job Code
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A48224
Responsibilities
About the team
Our team is building industry-leading, highly efficient, and scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC) from the ground up to better serve our 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 that includes algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification experts with a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. 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 our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities
- As an ASIC Design Engineer in this Video Silicon IP team, we work closely with architecture, algorithm and verification teams to build high performance and low power video processing IPs. Apply your knowledge of computer architecture and ASIC design to create ASIC design for compressing, processing still images and videos.
Minimum Qualifications
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related 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.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $316800 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. 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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
:
San Jose
Team
:
Technology
Employment Type
:
Regular
Job Code
:
A48224
Responsibilities
About the team
Our team is building industry-leading, highly efficient, and scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC) from the ground up to better serve our 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 that includes algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification experts with a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. 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 our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities
- As an ASIC Design Engineer in this Video Silicon IP team, we work closely with architecture, algorithm and verification teams to build high performance and low power video processing IPs. Apply your knowledge of computer architecture and ASIC design to create ASIC design for compressing, processing still images and videos.
Minimum Qualifications
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related 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.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $316800 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. 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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Who's Hiring
- Apple16
- NVIDIA16
- Google11
- Cisco9
- Amazon9
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware30
- Technology & Software29
- Artificial Intelligence5
- Retail3
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ASIC design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Experience with synthesis and static timing analysis using Synopsys or Cadence tools
- Hands-on experience with digital verification methodologies including UVM or SystemVerilog assertions
- Familiarity with physical design flows including floorplanning, place and route, and signoff
- Experience taping out designs at a commercial foundry process node
Tips for Your ASIC Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to tape-out metrics
List specific tape-out milestones, process nodes you've worked on, and EDA tools by name. Hiring managers at fabless companies scan for Synopsys, Cadence, and Mentor tools explicitly, so generic mentions of 'design experience' won't surface your resume in their filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists asic design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by process node
Filter your search by node keywords like 5nm, 7nm, or 28nm when they appear in listings. Companies designing at advanced nodes often expect different toolchain fluency than those on mature processes, so matching your node experience to the posting gives your application a sharper angle.
Build a portfolio of RTL and synthesis results
Collect timing closure reports, area and power summaries, and block-level schematics you can discuss in technical interviews. Interviewers at ASIC-focused teams routinely ask candidates to walk through a design they owned from spec to signoff, so having concrete artifacts ready sets you apart.
Prepare for multi-stage technical interviews
Expect a coding or RTL coding screen, a logic design round covering FSMs and pipelines, and a system-level architecture discussion. Practice explaining design tradeoffs out loud, because interviewers assess how you reason through area-power-timing constraints, not just whether you arrive at the correct answer.
Negotiate based on node complexity and IP ownership
When you reach the offer stage, anchor your ask on the complexity of the IP you'll own and the node generation involved. Roles requiring full-chip integration at advanced nodes carry different scope than block-level work at mature nodes, and framing it that way in negotiation is defensible and specific.
ASIC Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most asic design engineers?
Apple, NVIDIA, and Google are hiring the most asic design engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Semiconductor companies, cloud infrastructure teams building custom silicon, and automotive chipmakers are among the most active segments right now.
How many asic design engineer jobs are remote?
About 35% of asic design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than in many software roles because lab access, EDA license servers, and tape-out collaboration often require on-site presence. Pre-silicon verification and architecture roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility within the field.
How do you become a asic design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering with coursework in digital logic, VLSI design, and computer architecture. Build hands-on skills in RTL coding using Verilog or SystemVerilog through academic projects or open-source chip design efforts. Gain familiarity with industry EDA tools through university licenses or free academic tiers, then pursue internships or entry-level roles at semiconductor companies to get experience in a real tape-out flow.
Can you get hired as an asic design engineer with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level asic design engineer roles exist, but employers expect you to demonstrate hands-on RTL work even without professional experience. Contributing to an open-source chip project, completing a VLSI course with a synthesizable design, or building a small FPGA prototype you can describe in depth all serve as substitutes for industry tape-out history when you're applying to new-grad or associate-level positions.
What does the asic design engineer interview process look like?
Most companies begin with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering RTL coding, logic design fundamentals, and basic timing concepts. A virtual or on-site loop typically includes a coding round using Verilog or SystemVerilog, a design exercise where you're asked to architect a small block and discuss tradeoffs, and a system-level discussion with a senior engineer or architect. Some teams add a presentation where you walk through a past project in detail.
Where can I find and apply to asic design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to asic design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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