SoC System Software Architect

5 Months ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development • Monetization • $224,000 PA - $410,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance is looking for a SoC System Software Architect to optimize memory and cache systems in collaboration with SoC manufacturers based on ARM architecture. This role involves improving the execution efficiency of computing units (CPU/NPU/GPU) through compiler and instruction set optimization. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or higher in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in SoC system application performance optimization or hardware-software co-design. Familiarity with ARM architecture and mainstream SoC platforms, including CPU, memory, cache, NPU, GPU, and other common IPs is essential.
Must have:
  • Master's degree in related field
  • 5+ years of experience in SoC system application performance optimization or hardware-software co-design
  • Familiar with ARM architecture and mainstream SoC platforms
  • Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • Foundational architecture experience in AI chips
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

Job Details

Responsibilities
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, Helo, and Resso, 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 Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About the Team The technology middle platform team is dedicated to exploring fundamental technologies and products related to emerging and innovative technology fields. Job Responsibilities: - Optimize memory and cache systems in collaboration with SoC manufacturers based on ARM architecture. - Improve the execution efficiency of computing units (CPU/NPU/GPU) through compiler and instruction set optimization. - Plan optimization directions, customize with SoC manufacturers, perform prototype verification, and ultimately implement in products.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - At least 5 years of experience in SoC system application performance optimization or hardware-software co-design. - Familiar with ARM architecture and mainstream SoC platforms, including CPU, memory, cache, NPU, GPU, and other common IPs. - Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams. - Preferred qualification: foundational architecture experience in AI chips. 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. ByteDance Inc. 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2 #LI-SY11
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 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.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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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