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Freelance Asic Rtl Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Staff ASIC Design Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your responsibility will be developing RTL for both ASIC and FPGA design environments. You will collaborate with highly qualified and experienced digital design engineers on the team. You will work ...

TPU RTL Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$159K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 2 years of experience in ASIC RTL design, with a focus on ...

RTL Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$2.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

RTL Design Engineer As an RTL Engineer at Etched, you will be critical in ensuring that our AI ... both our existing and upcoming ASIC designs. In this role, you will work closely with ...

ASIC / VLSI ENGINEERS - RTL / STA / PD / DV (Senior Level) We are hiring 4 experienced ASIC / VLSI ... RTL Engineer (Networking / Ethernet) * STA Engineer * Physical Design Engineer * Design ...

RTL Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

RTL Design Engineer As an RTL Engineer at Etched, you will be critical in ensuring that our AI ... both our existing and upcoming ASIC designs. In this role, you will work closely with ...

RTL Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Irvine, CA

$145K - $195K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

RTL DESIGN ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building ... Participate in the full ASIC/FPGA design lifecycle for Starlink projects, from high-level ...

ASIC Design and Integration Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$129K - $194K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Apple's Silicon Engineering team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Design Engineer ... Develop RTL using SystemVerilog and perform synthesis. Verification: Engage with simulation-based ...

ASIC Design and Integration Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$129K - $194K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Apple's Silicon Engineering team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Design Engineer ... Develop RTL using SystemVerilog and perform synthesis. Verification: Engage with simulation-based ...

ASIC Design and Integration Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$150K - $277K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Develop RTL using SystemVerilog and perform synthesis. Verification: Engage with simulation-based ... Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of proven experience in ASIC design ...

Be an integral part of the System ASIC Design team to help develop and improve our RTL and SOC designs * Collaborate with architects, ASIC designers, and verification engineers to design ...

ASIC Design and Integration Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$150K - $277K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Develop RTL using SystemVerilog and perform synthesis. Verification: Engage with simulation-based ... Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of proven experience in ASIC design ...

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How much do freelance asic rtl design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance asic rtl design engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are freelance ASIC RTL design engineers in demand?

Freelance ASIC RTL design engineers are in demand due to the growing need for custom chip development in industries like telecommunications, AI, and consumer electronics. Skills in hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL, along with experience in FPGA prototyping, enhance employability in this flexible work arrangement.

How much does a Freelance ASIC RTL Design Engineer make?

Freelance ASIC RTL Design Engineers typically earn between $50 and $150 per hour, depending on experience, project complexity, and location. Rates can vary based on expertise in hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL and familiarity with FPGA or ASIC design tools.
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Staff ASIC Design Engineer

ForwardEdge ASIC LLC

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Position Description: At ForwardEdge ASIC we specialize in best-in-class ASIC technology, 100% domestically traceable microelectronic solutions designed for performance in commercial, aerospace, defense, and security sectors. FEASIC operates a full-scale ASIC design shop with cross-disciplinary fluency between digital logic, analog/mixed-signal design, and physical layout, and sits at the intersection of advanced ASIC, FPGA, and microelectronics design. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, we combine the agility of a startup with the stability and scale of a Fortune 100 leader. We operate in a nimble, fast-paced environment of 80+ highly experienced and specialized engineers with over 25 years of ASIC/FPGA experience and more than 300 patents. Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a Staff ASIC Design Engineer responsible for developing ASIC and FPGA designs that will be included in an array of complex, innovative and exciting products. Your responsibility will be developing RTL for both ASIC and FPGA design environments. You will collaborate with highly qualified and experienced digital design engineers on the team. You will work closely with verification, analog design, physical design and architecture teams.Key Responsibilities:• Providing leadership to lower-level engineers and working with architects to understand the function and requirements for all types of digital design blocks.• Define, document and design digital/analog interfaces.• Writing detailed implementation plans and specifications for complex design blocks. • Writing Register Transfer Level (RTL) code using industry standard hardware description languages. • Writing lower-level test bench code to verify baseline functionality and features for design blocks.• Writing test plans and coordinating with the Design Verification team to fully verify design blocks.• Synthesizing RTL code using industry standard tools and analyzing results. • Providing RTL updates to meet Power, Performance and Area (PPA) requirements. • Writing and executing plans for the post silicon lab validation. • Providing continued support for design blocks working within a larger system level environment through productization and production. • Process and methodology automation utilizing common scripting languages (i.e. python, perl, tcl). • Provide mentorship and guidance to lower-level digital design engineers. Qualifications:• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering. • Relevant prior experience working at this level as a Staff ASIC Design Engineer. • Experience with RTL coding languages and industry common scripting languages. • Technical leadership experience is a plus. What We Offer• Work-Life Balance: Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off• Competitive Comp & Benefits: Healthcare and medical coverage options, 401(k) retirement benefits with company contribution, generous holidays and PTO• Incentives: Eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive programsJoin ForwardEdge ASIC and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and excellence in ASIC design. Together, we build the technology that enables a safer, more resilient world. $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually