Explore ASIC Design Engineer Jobs

ASIC Design Engineers create and refine application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) built for specialized computing and electronic systems. These professionals contribute across the chip development lifecycle, from architecture and RTL design to verification, synthesis, and implementation. Browse vetted ASIC Design Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What ASIC Design Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but may include translating system requirements into hardware specifications, writing and reviewing RTL, collaborating with verification teams, analyzing timing and power, and supporting physical design and silicon bring-up. Engineers often work closely with architecture, software, test, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable designs.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience with digital logic and microarchitecture, hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog, simulation and verification methods, and electronic design automation (EDA) tools. Familiarity with synthesis, static timing analysis, low-power design, formal verification, and semiconductor processes can also be valuable. Requirements differ across roles, so review each job listing for details.

Find Your Next ASIC Engineering Role

ASIC Design Engineer positions can be found in industries including semiconductors, consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and cloud computing. Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, compare role requirements, and identify openings that fit your experience and career goals.

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$145K - $175K *

Innovate DFT verification strategies for custom ASICs, ensuring manufacturability and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive verification closure and enhance methodologies, contribu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining ASIC design verification by developing innovative DFT architectures for custom ASICs and SoCs, ensuring high-quality silicon manufacturability and testability through col...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $182K *

Lead the design and development of advanced FPGA and ASIC solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and functionality. Utilize your expertise to guide junior enginee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of advanced PCIe solutions, focusing on architecture, IP design, and RTL implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, power-efficien...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building innovative 5G solutions. In this role, you will own the entire ASIC verification process, forging new paths in semiconductor technology while ensuring reliability and perfo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$124K - $251K *

Join a team that's pushing the limits of silicon technology, designing high-speed ASICs to enhance networking solutions. Embrace opportunities for growth and innovation while collaborating in a dynami...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and architecture of advanced optical interconnects. Drive cross-functional teams through the full ASIC lifecycle, optimizing performance for next-gen silicon pho...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of mobility, where you'll manage the design and verification of digital IP for advanced microcontroller systems, directly impacting next-generation automotive...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $285K *

Drive innovation as a Hardware Engineer, designing and verifying cutting-edge electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure product readiness in a dyna...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in ASIC design, balancing technical expertise with people management. Drive innovation and collaboration through the full design cycle, ensuring quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $160K *

Advance the future of digital and mixed signal ASICs by driving architecture development, RTL design, and verification. Collaborate with teams to innovate and enhance product performance in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining automotive communication through advanced SoC design. As a senior professional, you'll drive the development of high-performance custom silicon, collaborating across disc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $224K *

Drive innovative FPGA and ASIC design solutions, leading technical strategy and mentoring engineers. Own end-to-end development, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards while collaborating across...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $316K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge video processing IPs, utilizing your expertise in ASIC design and computer architecture to innovate in high-per...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks, ensuring compliance with customer specifications while contributing to innovative long-reach SerDes sol...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $208K *

Lead the design and development of analog/mixed signal IC circuit blocks, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate on long-reach SerDes projects, leveraging extensive experience in high-sp...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion low-power architecture and power modeling efforts, driving critical analysis and validation tasks for wireless communication SoCs, ensuring timely delivery of functional products to millions...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

The Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of various embedded systems, including both hardware and firmware design. The role requires conducting design reviews, r...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $93K *

Innovate within the System on Chip Design Team, driving high-performance SSD controller development from micro-architecture to tapeout readiness, ensuring quality through collaboration across multiple...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $300K *

Lead RTL design and verification for cutting-edge ASIC/SoC products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and mentor junior engineers while ensuring seamless integration and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $310K *

Shape the future of technology as you design and implement leading-edge GPUs and SoCs, collaborating with global teams to push the boundaries of computing and deliver innovative solutions for various...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $264K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize advanced memory subsystems, focusing on micro-architecture, RTL design, and timing analysis to deliver high-performance solutions in cutt...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Champion functional safety and cyber security for automotive processor IP, leading hardware safety analysis and SoC-level safety integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with ISO 26262...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $203K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive DFT requirements and enhance chip design. Contribute to innovative networking solutions while ensuring quality through implementation and post-silicon valid...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $203K *

Shape the future of networking by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive DFT requirements and enhance chip design processes. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring quality through impl...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an ASIC Design Engineer do?question toggle

    An ASIC Design Engineer helps develop custom integrated circuits, often working on specifications, RTL design, verification, synthesis, timing and power analysis, or implementation. The exact responsibilities depend on the team and project.

  • What skills are commonly required for ASIC Design Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include digital design, microarchitecture, Verilog or SystemVerilog, simulation, verification, synthesis, and EDA tools. Some positions also seek experience with formal verification, static timing analysis, low-power techniques, or silicon bring-up.

  • What industries hire ASIC Design Engineers?question toggle

    ASIC Design Engineers may work in semiconductors, consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, networking, and cloud computing, among other fields.

  • How can I find ASIC Design Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse ASIC Design Engineer listings on Ladders, where professional jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, and experience requirements.