Digital Design Engineer Jobs

Find Digital Design Engineer jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, from RTL and ASIC design to FPGA development and digital verification. Employers seek engineers who can turn system requirements into efficient, reliable hardware designs for products across semiconductors, computing, communications, aerospace, and more.

What Digital Design Engineers Do

Digital Design Engineers develop and implement digital circuits and systems. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include translating specifications into microarchitecture, writing and reviewing RTL using languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog, collaborating with verification teams, analyzing timing and power, and supporting synthesis, integration, and silicon bring-up. Some positions focus on FPGA prototyping, while others center on ASIC or system-on-chip development.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Common qualifications include a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, along with experience in digital logic and hardware design. Employers may value proficiency with Verilog or SystemVerilog, familiarity with simulation and verification workflows, and knowledge of synthesis, static timing analysis, clock-domain crossing, and design-for-test concepts. Strong problem-solving, clear technical communication, and cross-functional collaboration are useful across many teams.

Digital Design Engineer Career Opportunities

Digital Design Engineers can pursue roles in semiconductor design, processor and accelerator development, networking, embedded systems, consumer electronics, and other technology sectors. Career paths may lead to senior or staff engineering positions, architecture, technical leadership, or engineering management. The scope of each opportunity varies by employer, product, and level of responsibility.

Find Digital Design Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Digital Design Engineer openings and discover vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and find positions aligned with your technical strengths and next career step.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of energy by leading a team of engineers in power system modeling and NERC studies. Drive project success, enhance team capabilities, and support business development while ensuri...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative automation solutions in warehouse management. Lead complex integrations and guide engineering teams to enhance material handling processes. Collaborate on the Global Automation Roa...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to uphold standards, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in mission...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security and operational excellence throughout th...

Richmond, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...

Louisville, KYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert engineering solutions while managing projects safely and efficiently. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor others and drive innovation in gener...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Shape innovative cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency in store technology operations. Elevate performance th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by providing expert remote technical support. Leverage your engineering skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring optimal system performance and adheren...

Independence, OHRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $173K *

Drive impactful nuclear and commercial energy projects as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the design and implementation of complex electrical systems while ensuring engineering excellence and re...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Develop and enhance automated provisioning systems to efficiently onboard high volumes of servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and process optimization, direct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

Join a team that's redefining customer journeys through innovative design. Lead impactful web experiences, elevate design standards, and collaborate across functions to enhance user engagement and dri...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $260K *

Drive the technical direction for building and delivering containerized applications, ensuring reliability and security across deployments. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation and mentor engi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $231K *

Lead the charge in crafting impactful user experiences across multiple sectors. Drive design strategies, engage with customers, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to shape end...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join our innovative Research team to develop scalable models for speech technologies. Collaborate with experts to prototype ideas and optimize systems for efficient data management and ML workflows, a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $249K *

Champion global sourcing strategies and supplier management for Professional Services. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize costs, enhance supplier performance, and drive enterprise priorities...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Strategize initiatives to enhance workforce alignment and Agile practices, driving high performance in IT services for federal clients while fostering a collaborative culture and supporting strategic...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading engineering, data, and AI teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring high-quality project delivery and te...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $275K *

Lead and optimize cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, driving team performance and technical strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance validation processes and ensure robust soft...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $125K *

Lead creative strategy and direction, collaborating with teams to develop impactful brand campaigns. Drive insights from research, enhance client relationships, and contribute to new business initiati...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$88K - $154K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as you craft and execute comprehensive software test plans for mission-critical applications, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-paced, innovative en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading scalable systems, guiding profitability, and empowering teams to achieve sustainable growth. Drive initiatives that maximize efficiency, accuracy, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Digital Design Engineer do?question toggle

    A Digital Design Engineer develops digital hardware systems, translating requirements into circuit or RTL designs and collaborating on verification, synthesis, timing analysis, integration, and implementation.

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

    Roles often call for digital logic and hardware design experience, plus familiarity with Verilog or SystemVerilog. Depending on the position, employers may also seek knowledge of ASIC or FPGA workflows, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and design verification.

  • What industries hire Digital Design Engineers?question toggle

    Digital Design Engineers work in industries such as semiconductors, computing, telecommunications, aerospace, consumer electronics, and embedded technology.

  • What education is useful for a Digital Design Engineer career?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant project and professional experience may also be important.

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

    Browse Digital Design Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation and qualifications.