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.

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Optimize the physical design flow for cutting-edge ASIC and SoC projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions in high-performance computing, AI, and automotive techno...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Optimize ASIC designs by specifying, verifying, and testing circuits. Collaborate on system-level architecture, drive solutions to complex challenges, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Innovate cutting-edge digital IC designs for AI/ML ecosystems, focusing on PCIe Switch Products and enterprise storage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance RTL implement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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.