CPU Architecture Engineer - Singapore

BYTEDANCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance's Server Silicon Design and Application Team designs CPUs for data centre servers, delivering high-performance, energy-efficient chips. The role covers architecture design, IP selection, and low-power solutions, collaborating with design and verification teams to optimize performance.

Minimum 5+ years in SoC R&D, strong CPU/system software knowledge, and expertise in PPA analysis and advanced packaging technologies are required. Master's/PhD is preferred for deeper research involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Microelectronics, Integrated Circuits, Electronic Engineering, or a related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of SoC R&D experience.
• Familiar with CPU architecture, OS, system software, and chip architecture/design.
• Forward-thinking mindset with ability to drive product innovation.
• Capable of independently conducting chip PPA (Power, Performance, Area) analysis.

Responsibilities

• Based on product requirements, participate in SoC system architecture design and build SoC analysis frameworks.
• Design and optimize SoC chip architecture; select IP and design RAS/DFX and low-power solutions.
• Analyze system performance bottlenecks for typical scenarios and benchmarks; propose improvements.
• Collaborate with chip design and verification teams for performance testing and optimization.
• Drive technology breakthroughs; work with upstream/downstream teams on research and feasibility.

Skills

SoC R&D experience

CPU architecture knowledge

OS & system software knowledge

PPA analysis

Server SoC architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microelectronics / IC / Electronic Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Advanced process nodes

Advanced packaging (2.5D/3D/CoWoS/EMIB)

System-level packaging (wafer-scale, SOIC)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Server Silicon Design and Application Team drives cutting-edge innovation by designing, developing, and producing CPUs for data centre servers. With a combination of engineers, researchers, and specialists, the team focuses on creating chips that are high-performance, energy-efficient, and highly reliable, powering a wide range of electronic devices and systems. Responsibilities:

• Based on product requirements, participate in SoC system architecture design and build SoC analysis and evaluation frameworks;
• Design and optimize SoC chip architecture according to system performance, power, and cost requirements; responsible for IP selection, as well as the formulation and design of RAS, DFX, subsystem, and low-power solutions;
• Analyze system performance bottlenecks for typical application scenarios and benchmarks, and propose improvement solutions;
• Collaborate with chip design and verification teams to conduct SoC performance testing and optimization;
• Drive key technology breakthroughs; work with upstream and downstream teams on solution research, feasibility studies, and exploration of algorithms and hardware architectures;
• Continuously track industry technology trends and identify valuable core technology points and technical directions;
• Participate in system-level STCO (System Technology Co-Optimization), planning chip solutions and technology roadmaps from packaging and system-level perspectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or above in Microelectronics, Integrated Circuits, Electronic Engineering, or a related field; Master's or PhD preferred;
• 5+ years of SoC R&D experience;
• Familiar with CPU architecture, with in-depth knowledge of OS, system software, and chip architecture and design;
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to drive product innovation;
• Capable of independently conducting chip PPA (Power, Performance, Area) analysis;
• Experience in server SoC architecture;
• Knowledge of advanced process nodes and advanced packaging technologies (2.5D, 3D, CoWoS, EMIB), as well as system-level packaging (wafer-scale, SOIC).

Job Information

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.

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.