ByteDance · 15 hours ago
Device Prototyping Designer - Graduate - Pico 2026 Start - (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$115K/yr - $184K/yrByteDance is a leading technology company focused on inspiring creativity and enriching life. They are seeking a Device Prototyping Designer to join their Innovation Team, where the successful candidate will focus on rapid prototyping and integrating emerging technologies to create meaningful user experiences.
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Responsibilities
Navigate Ambiguity: Take loose prompts and abstract ideas and turn them into concrete technical strategies. You are comfortable building without a spec sheet
Rapid Experience Prototyping: Move fast. One day you might be duct-taping a Raspberry Pi to a foam model to test an interaction; the next, you are refining a polished Python script for an executive demo
Edge AI Implementation: Give objects a 'brain.' Implement and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs), Computer Vision, and multimodal AI directly on embedded hardware (Jetson, ESP32, Mobile)
Hardware Integration: Build the 'nervous system' of our concepts—selecting sensors, actuators, displays, and microcontrollers and integrating them into 3D-printed enclosures
Technical Storytelling: Demonstrate your prototypes to stakeholders, explaining not just the how (the code), but the why (the user experience)
Qualification
Required
PhD in the fields of in HCI, Robotics, Creative Technology, CS, EE, or a related technical field
Proficiency in at least one core language (Python or C++) with the ability to write software that controls physical hardware
Experience with basic physical prototyping, including soldering, breadboarding, and the use of microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi)
Familiarity with at least one digital fabrication method (3D Printing or Laser Cutting)
Applications must include a link to a portfolio or GitHub demonstrating the ability to write working software, build physical hardware, and clearly document the thinking, testing, and iteration process
Preferred
Academic or project experience deploying models to the 'edge' using TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, or PyTorch, or experience building applications with LLM APIs (GPT/Llama/Hugging Face)
Experience in 3D modeling for production (Fusion 360, OnShape) or creating interactive environments (Unity, TouchDesigner) would be plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan,Sequoia Capital
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
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Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
Recent News
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