ASIC Design Engineer

Company Overview

Black Sesame Technologies is a leading automotive-grade computing SoC and intelligent vehicle solution provider. Founded in 2016 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we innovate SoCs for autonomous driving and smart vehicle applications, empowering safer, smarter mobility.

Job Summary

Assist in designing micro-architecture and RTL for ISP and computer vision algorithms, supporting power, performance, and area analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure verification and validation of ASIC designs.

Responsibilities

Design micro-architecture components for image signal processing (ISP) and computer vision (CV) algorithms to support intelligent vehicle solutions

Develop RTL code using Verilog/SystemVerilog and high-level synthesis (HLS) tools such as Catapult to implement ASIC designs

Analyze power, performance, and area metrics to optimize design efficiency and meet project requirements

Collaborate with architects and design verification engineers to ensure thorough verification and successful signoff of designs

Perform FPGA-related tasks including emulation, validation, and debugging to support hardware verification and prototype testing

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering

Experience or project work related to ASIC design or image signal processing

Knowledge of C/C++ programming for algorithm implementation and testing

Familiarity with ASIC design processes and frontend design methodologies

Understanding of image, vision, or video data processing and algorithm acceleration techniques

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl to automate tasks and support design workflows

Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Analytical mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic engineering environment

Black Sesame Technologies is a leading automotive-grade computing SoC and SoC-based intelligent vehicle solution provider. Since our founding in 2016, we have been committed to driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of intelligent vehicle technology. In 2024, we proudly marked a significant milestone by being officially listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 2533.HK). Our journey began with the Huashan Series high-computing power SoCs designed for autonomous driving, and in 2023, we introduced the Wudang Series cross-domain SoCs to meet the increasingly diverse and sophisticated demands of intelligent vehicles, while also expanding into broader application areas. Our proprietary automotive-grade products and technologies empower intelligent vehicles with mission-critical capabilities such as autonomous driving, smart cockpit, advanced imaging, and connectivity.

At Black Sesame Technologies, we not only provide robust SoCs and SoC-based solutions powered by our in-house developed IP cores, algorithms, and support software, but we also bring full-stack autonomous driving capabilities to meet a wide range of customer needs. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, where our employees are empowered to push boundaries and develop cutting-edge technology. Our people are at the core of our success, and we offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment to ensure everyone thrives. We believe that innovation drives the future, and everything we do is aimed at making the future of intelligent vehicles safer, smarter, and more efficient for our customers.