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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$119K - $179K *

Help us architect and optimize GPU cores, ensuring performance and power goals are met through innovative verification and testing methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive excel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Design innovative electrical systems for advanced semiconductor fabs, ensuring compliance with standards and promoting effective cross-departmental collaboration. Tackle challenges in manufacturing pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing high-speed data converters, overseeing the full design cycle from architecture to validation in advanced FinFET nodes, ensuring top-tier performance for next-gen HPC and A...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Empower your career by designing cutting-edge FPGA solutions for advanced weapon systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products from concept to production, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing and verifying FPGA solutions across major platforms. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, production-ready...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $245K *

Champion innovative test planning and DFT architecture, driving high-quality standards across complex designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance silicon testing and accelerate time-to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$167K - $245K *

Drive innovative test planning and development for cutting-edge silicon devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust Design-for-Test architecture, enhancing product validation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$192K - $275K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$192K - $275K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $217K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Champion the design and delivery of complex PCB layouts for large-scale infrastructure hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards and ensure high performance and reliab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$167K - $268K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $275K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$192K - $275K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Lead digital RTL design for advanced phased-array solutions, driving architecture, synthesis, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape innovative products and mentor junior eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$168K - $310K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $186K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $298K *

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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.