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ML ASIC Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the ... Salary Range $175,000--$215,000 USD

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Design Consultant

Denver, CO · On-site

$36K - $100K/yr

Company car * Competitive salary * Health insurance * Profit sharing Design Consultant - Bumble Bee Blinds (#192) Denver, CO Introduction Bumble Bee Blinds is coming to the North Denver area, and we ...

Hardware Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$135K - $193K/yr

... CAR) to improve long-term product reliability. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in ... The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $193,400.00 and reflects the ...

Hardware Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$135K - $193K/yr

... CAR) to improve long-term product reliability. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in ... The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $193,400.00 and reflects the ...

Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO--replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ... salary for this position ranges from $180,000 - $210,000 depending on experience, location, and ...

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How much do car design salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for car design salary in the United States is $114,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How hard is it to get a job in automotive design?

Getting a job in automotive design can be competitive, requiring a strong portfolio, relevant education such as a degree in industrial or automotive design, and proficiency with design software like CAD. Building industry experience through internships and networking can improve chances of employment in this specialized field.

How to get hired as a car designer?

To get hired as a car designer, develop a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills, obtain a degree in industrial design, automotive design, or a related field, and gain experience through internships or entry-level positions. Proficiency in design software like Adobe Photoshop, Alias, or Rhino and understanding of automotive engineering are also important for securing a position in the industry.

What is the difference between Car Design Salary vs Automotive Interior Designer Salary?

AspectCar Design SalaryAutomotive Interior Designer Salary
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Transportation Design or Industrial DesignBachelor's in Interior Design or Industrial Design
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, automotive companies, freelanceAutomotive manufacturers, design studios, freelance
Industry UsageAutomotive industry, vehicle manufacturersAutomotive industry, vehicle manufacturers

Car Design Salary and Automotive Interior Designer Salary both require design degrees and work within the automotive industry. However, Car Design focuses on exterior aesthetics and vehicle form, while Automotive Interior Design emphasizes interior comfort, ergonomics, and cabin aesthetics. Salaries may vary based on experience, location, and company size, but both roles are integral to vehicle development and share similar credential requirements.

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Infographic showing various Car Design Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Internship, 72% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,491 per year, or $55 per hour.

ML ASIC Design Engineer

Waymo

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

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Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Waymo's Compute Team is tasked with a critical and exciting mission: We deliver the compute platform responsible for running the fully autonomous vehicle's software stack. To achieve our mission, we architect and create high-performance custom silicon; we develop system-level compute architectures that push the boundaries of performance, power, and latency; and we collaborate closely with many other teammates to ensure we design and optimize hardware and software for maximum performance. We are a multidisciplinary team seeking curious and talented teammates to work on one of the world's highest performance automotive compute platforms.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to the Senior Staff Silicon Engineer.

You will:

  • Work with researchers and architects to translate high level requirements into hardware features
  • Specify and design microarchitectures to deliver world class ML performance
  • Perform power, area and performance exploration and optimization of digital ASIC designs
  • Design high performance execution units, arithmetic circuits and programmable engines
  • Work with verification teams to guarantee functional correctness and performance

You have:

  • BS degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of industry experience with SystemVerilog, ASIC RTL design and microarchitecture
  • 3+ years designing and specifying microarchitectures of high performance computing cores (CPU/GPU/NPU)
  • Fluency in at least one high level programming language such as Python, C++

We prefer:

  • Experience designing datapath elements of high performance cores (CPU/GPU/NPU)
  • Experience working with Chisel (Scala) or other higher-level hardware DSL's
  • Working knowledge of machine learning algorithms & how they map to hardware
  • Familiarity with Synthesis and power analysis tools
  • Experience working with formal tools for datapath verification

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range
$175,000—$215,000 USD