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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$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of SoC integration, RTL design, and FPGA prototyping, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions while mentoring junior engineers and driving t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Optimize FPGA design for safety-critical aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with DO-254. Collaborate on firmware development, system modeling, and certification processes while enhancing performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer high-performance ASIC RTL designs for advanced networking IP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver cutting-edge solutions, ensuring quality and performance across d...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Champion the architecture of complex mixed-signal ASICs, translating high-level requirements into actionable designs. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive decisions and optimize performance for bes...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $203K *

Contribute to the RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow for advanced semiconductor nodes, optimizing design processes and collaborating across teams to deliver high-performance networking chips efficiently...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$187K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading DFT architecture and implementation for advanced IC designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance validation processes and ensure manufacturability, driving i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in FPGA design by integrating IP blocks, managing design constraints, and ensuring seamless collaboration across functional teams to deliver high-quality semicond...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive innovation in analog IC design, leveraging over a decade of expertise in FinFET technologies and high-speed circuits to revolutionize transceiver architectures and enhance performance metrics ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with impactful ASIC design, leveraging deep PHY architecture and RTL expertise on high-speed interfaces like DDR and UCIe. Collaborate in an innovative team, solving complex challeng...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Elevate the future of AI connectivity by architecting high-performance analog circuits. Lead design from concept to silicon, mentor engineers, and set technical standards in a dynamic, high-growth env...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading the hardware design lifecycle for wireless subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into products, ensuring seamless perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate hardware design for wireless subsystems, overseeing the complete lifecycle from architecture to production validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to integrat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital processing through innovative FPGA and embedded systems design. Collaborate on complex projects, leveraging your expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and embedd...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Drive innovation in Physical IC Design, enhancing AI/ML ecosystems through advanced PCIe Switch Products. Collaborate with top engineers to ensure optimal performance and successful tape-out from RTL...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $170K *

Empower innovation by designing cutting-edge ASIC solutions for satellite communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance digital architectures, ensuring optimal po...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$116K - $189K *

Optimize SRAM design and compiler development, collaborating with SOC teams to enhance performance and efficiency in cutting-edge chip technology. Drive innovation in circuit design and validation for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Deliver innovative ASIC physical design solutions, leading STA workflows and enhancing engineering processes for high-performance generative AI products in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading ASIC verification efforts for innovative audio AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design and verification processes, ensuring high-quality, ultr...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $182K *

Drive innovation as you design and optimize high-performance ASICs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class products. Contribute to all phases of IP development, from micro-ar...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for innovative devices, ensuring high...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive innovation in next-gen devices...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge technology solutions in hardware design. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create innovative low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive the...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Architect advanced technology solutions by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon solutions for next-gen devices, driving in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $149K *

Join us to design and optimize advanced digital circuits for custom blocks, focusing on schematic entry, simulation, and verification. Your work will enhance high-performance solutions in data center...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and integration of FPGA systems for high-speed scientific cameras, optimizing performance and enabling IP re-use across platforms. Collaborate on VHDL/Verilog development to meet dema...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.