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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading DFT/DFx architecture and RTL execution for high-speed SerDes and Memory PHYs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-ready IP while driving i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes by evaluating, installing, and maintaining cutting-edge equipment in a fast-paced semiconductor environment, ensuring efficiency and reliability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $205K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and building complex semiconductor fabrication systems, ensuring rapid prototyping and collaboration across disciplines to meet production needs effectively. Bring your c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $221K *

Champion innovation by developing cutting-edge simulation algorithms for robotics, focusing on many-body dynamics and finite element analysis, while validating performance on real-world hardware appli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle the challenges of high-performance electronic product design as a technical lead. Drive innovation and ownership from concept to production while collaborating with a diverse engineering team i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $205K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $205K *

Lead the charge in optimizing wafer fabrication equipment performance. Collaborate with teams to implement maintenance strategies and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring high reliability and prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $205K *

Optimize equipment performance and maintenance in a semiconductor environment by collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and enhance production efficacy while ensuring compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $264K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement verification strategies for complex GPU memory subsystems, collaborating across various engineering teams to ensure high-quality ASIC design verification w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate and design cutting-edge mechanical solutions for military and commercial applications. Engage in hands-on prototyping and product development, ensuring high-quality performance in thermal con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $155K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Advance your career by designing cutting-edge military-grade electronic hardware. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and reliability while driving innovation in embedded systems...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $273K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead and manage the transfer and qualification of advanced semiconductor products while ensuring yield, quality, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Empower progress at the forefront of semiconductor technology by managing process transfers and product qualifications with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional yield and reliability standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $139K *

Shape the future of hardware engineering by collaborating on innovative projects that drive product development from design to high-volume manufacturing, ensuring exceptional customer experiences with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $124K *

Take ownership of innovative hardware engineering projects, collaborating with multi-functional teams to design and validate cutting-edge solutions from circuit design to high-volume manufacturing, en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $124K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.