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Principal FAE

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$182K - $247K/yr

Arm is looking for a Principal Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support and lead customer engagements covering Arm IPs with an emphasis on SoC-level and Compute Subsystem architecture. This role ...

Principal FAE

San Jose, CA · On-site

$182K - $247K/yr

Arm is looking for a Principal Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support and lead customer engagements covering Arm IPs with an emphasis on SoC-level and Compute Subsystem architecture. This role ...

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How much do fae engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for fae engineer in California is $106,998.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,400.00 and $126,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Fae Engineer?

Fae Engineers are specialized professionals who combine knowledge of engineering principles with an understanding of fae magic, lore, and technology. They are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining devices, structures, or systems that harness or interface with magical energies unique to the fae realm. Their work often bridges the gap between traditional engineering and the mystical arts, ensuring that technology is compatible with magical environments. Fae Engineers may also serve as consultants for projects involving enchanted materials or fae habitats, ensuring safety and efficiency. This unique blend of skills makes them invaluable in both magical and technological communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fae Engineer, and why are they important?

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What is the difference between Fae Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectFae EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, technical certificationsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, possibly PE license
Work EnvironmentCustomer-facing, technical support, field visitsDesign, analysis, manufacturing settings
Industry UsageTechnology, manufacturing, aerospaceAutomotive, HVAC, robotics

Fae Engineers and Mechanical Engineers share similar educational backgrounds and certifications. However, Fae Engineers focus more on customer support and technical consulting, often working directly with clients and in field environments. Mechanical Engineers typically concentrate on design, analysis, and manufacturing processes within their industry. Both roles are essential in their respective fields, but their daily tasks and work settings differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Fae Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,998 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Amphenol TCS

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$110K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.


The Commercial Group at Amphenol is currently seeking a Field Applications Engineer to support large Enterprise and Consumer Company. 

Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing. Including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication, storage, and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.  

Responsibilities:  

We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Sales and Field Applications Engineering Teams to foster these ongoing business partnerships.   

The FAE engineering team interfaces with customers, internal product development, product marketing, and the extended sales team to provide world-class interconnect solutions to our customers. 

  • Engineering resource on the sales team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle; discovery, design, prototyping, and production 
  • Providing technical marketing support for the development and design in of Products, including internal/external power, memory, storage, and internal IO 
  • Prepare and participate in delivering technical presentations to the customer 
  • Develop customer-facing material that is application specific 
  • Provide customer support for all technical inquiries; provide product solutions to address customer concerns  
  • Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors  
  • Meet and exceed strategic objectives  
  • Some travel will be required to other customer or Amphenol locations in the US or Taiwan.

Education/ Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or other technical equivalent  
    • Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Preferred  
  • 2+ years' experience in Design or Applications Engineering of electrical hardware components/ interconnect solutions industry 
  • Experience providing product marketing and technical support to produce design wins 

Skills: 

  • Proficient in communicating across organizational hierarchies  
  • High level of customer service, ability to build rapport with customers 
  • Proficient use of modeling tools such as Creo or Solid Works.
  • Strong organizational and presentation skills  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong Program/Project Management
 
 

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/


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About Amphenol TCS

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Nashua, NH, US

Year founded

1968