ISP/Display Firmware Prototype Engineer

1 Week ago • All levels • Research & Development • $194,000 PA - $410,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Pico division seeks an ISP/Display Firmware Prototype Engineer in San Jose. Responsibilities include architecting and implementing real-time control firmware/software for the ISP/DPU pipeline, integrating firmware into SOC/FPGA prototype systems, optimizing image processing algorithms, and developing device drivers (image sensors, I2C, SPI, MIPI, DMA). Collaboration with FPGA hardware and RTL engineers is crucial for pre-silicon prototype system delivery. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in C/C++, ARM microarchitecture, Linux/RTOS, algorithm optimization (Neon/DSP), and device driver development. Experience with image sensors, imaging/display pipelines, AE/AWB/AF, and image stabilization is preferred, along with FPGA prototype system experience.
Must have:
  • C/C++ programming proficiency
  • ARM microarchitecture knowledge
  • Linux/RTOS familiarity
  • Algorithm optimization experience
  • Device driver and kernel-level development
Good to have:
  • Image sensor and imaging pipeline knowledge
  • AE/AWB/AF and image stabilization experience
  • FPGA prototype system experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok 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. As a world-renowned VR/AR brand with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, Pico has been at the forefront of the consumer electronic market. We have teams in Europe, Japan and South Korea. Now we are looking for experts in image pipeline to join us to build our AR/VR imaging team. Responsibilities: - Architect and implement real-time control fireware/software for ISP/DPU pipeline. - Integrating ISP/Display fireware into SOC/FPGA prototype system. - Optimize image processing fireware algorithm on SOC or Prototype platform. - Developing software for device driver, including but limited to image sensors, I2C, SPI, MIPI, and DMA controllers. - Collaborate with FPGA hardware and RTL engineer to deliver the pre-silicon prototype system.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification - MS or above in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent. - Proficient in C/C++ programming. - Familiar with ARM microarchitecture, operating systems of linux and RTOS. - Knowledge of algorithm acceleration and optimization by using Neon or DSP. - Experience of device driver and kernel level development. Preferred Qualification: - Familiar with image sensor and imaging/display pipeline. - Knowledge of AE/AWB/AF and image stabilization technologies. - Experience with FPGA prototype system. 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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $194000 - $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.

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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