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Team Introduction
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.
Responsibilities:
- In this role as a design verification engineer, you will be taking on an important role in helping deliver a Video Codec IP by generating test benches and running simulations.
- You will interface with architects and ASIC/FPGA design engineers to develop test plans, lead bug tracking, and automation of regression testing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM methodology
- Knowledge of SystemC and DPI
- Excellent knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, Unix-shell scripting
- Working experience with generating test benches and a leadership role in bug tracking
- Hands-on experience in VCS, Verdi. Capable of waveform debug, and isolate the TB/Design issue.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Video Codecs
- Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions
- Experience with formal verification is a plus
- Knowledge of C programming and can modify existing C-model for vector/debug buffer dump is preferred.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $450000 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.
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
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.
Responsibilities:
- In this role as a design verification engineer, you will be taking on an important role in helping deliver a Video Codec IP by generating test benches and running simulations.
- You will interface with architects and ASIC/FPGA design engineers to develop test plans, lead bug tracking, and automation of regression testing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM methodology
- Knowledge of SystemC and DPI
- Excellent knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, Unix-shell scripting
- Working experience with generating test benches and a leadership role in bug tracking
- Hands-on experience in VCS, Verdi. Capable of waveform debug, and isolate the TB/Design issue.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Video Codecs
- Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions
- Experience with formal verification is a plus
- Knowledge of C programming and can modify existing C-model for vector/debug buffer dump is preferred.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $450000 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Design Verification
Document your verification methodology credentials clearly
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job description. Gather documentation showing proficiency in UVM, SystemVerilog, or constrained-random verification before the process starts, since credential gaps can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search tool to identify companies that have previously certified Design Verification roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM process for hardware roles move faster and make fewer filing errors than first-time sponsors.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate to find Design Verification openings at employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on applications at companies that have never filed a PERM for engineering roles.
Understand how job duties affect your EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, USCIS will typically classify it as EB-3 skilled worker. Roles requiring a master's or its equivalent in electrical engineering or computer engineering can qualify for EB-2, which may mean shorter wait times for most nationalities.
Start the PERM process before your H-1B expires
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, followed by the I-140 and adjustment of status. Ask your employer to file during your first or second H-1B visa period so you have enough authorized stay to bridge to a green card without gap.
Clarify ownership of IP created during verification work
Some employers include IP assignment clauses that complicate green card sponsorship if you change roles internally. Before signing your offer letter, confirm that the PERM job description matches the actual verification duties you'll perform, since material discrepancies can invalidate the labor certification.
Green Card Design Verification: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Design Verification engineers qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on the role's stated requirements. If the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive verification experience, it can qualify under EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science typically fall under EB-3 skilled worker. The job description your employer files with PERM determines the category, so aligning your credentials to the posted requirements before the employer files is critical.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Design Verification roles?
The H-1B is a temporary, renewable work visa with an annual cap and lottery. An employment-based green card through PERM leads to permanent residency with no expiration. For most nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning the wait after I-140 approval can be under a year. There is no annual cap on how many PERM applications an employer can file, unlike H-1B registrations.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Design Verification role?
Your employer files ETA Form 9089 with the DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, typically lasting 30 to 60 days, to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific role. PERM analyst review currently runs several months. Once certified, the employer files I-140 with USCIS, and you file I-485 for adjustment of status when your priority date is current. The entire process from PERM filing to green card approval can take one to three years for most nationalities.
Which industries hire Design Verification engineers with green card sponsorship?
Semiconductor companies, medical device manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, and automotive electronics suppliers are the most active sponsors for Design Verification roles. These employers routinely file PERM for positions involving RTL simulation, formal verification, coverage-driven verification, and ASIC validation. You can search Migrate Mate to identify specific employers in these industries that have active or historical green card sponsorship for engineering roles matching your verification specialty.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is in progress?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Design Verification engineers, moving to a comparable verification or validation role at a different semiconductor or electronics employer generally qualifies. USCIS reviews the job duties, not just the title, so document the similarity between your old and new positions carefully.