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Texas Instruments

$120 - $150/hr

This position involves routine communication with a highly talented team of analog and digital design engineers to solve problems and present information as well as active participation in work ...

Vue Health

Digital Designer-Freelance/Hourly

Boston, MA · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

If you have a strong digital design portfolio and experience working within a pharmaceutical advertising agency in a Design capacity, we'd love to connect. Role Overview As a Freelance Digital ...

Silanna

Senior Digital Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

This position requires participation in all aspects of the IC development cycle including RTL ... Strong background in RTL design, digital IC architecture, DSP, and functional verification ...

Vue Health

Digital Designer-Freelance/Hourly

Boston, MA · Remote

$65/hr

If you have a strong digital design portfolio and experience working within a pharmaceutical advertising agency in a Design capacity, we'd love to connect. Role Overview As a Freelance Digital ...

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How much do freelance digital ic design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance digital ic design 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.

What is a freelance digital IC design?

A Freelance Digital IC Designer is an independent professional who specializes in designing digital integrated circuits (ICs) for electronic devices. They work on projects such as creating microprocessors, memory chips, or application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) according to client specifications. Freelance designers may be involved in various stages of the design process, including architecture definition, logic design, verification, and testing. They often use specialized software tools and adhere to industry standards to ensure their designs are efficient, reliable, and manufacturable. This role requires expertise in digital electronics, hardware description languages (HDLs), and circuit simulation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance digital IC design engineer?

To thrive as a Freelance Digital IC Design Engineer, you generally need a solid background in electrical engineering, digital logic design, and experience with ASIC/FPGA development. Proficiency in hardware description languages (such as VHDL or Verilog), EDA tools (like Cadence or Synopsys), and familiarity with relevant industry standards is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage projects independently set top freelancers apart. These skills and qualities are essential to deliver high-quality, innovative IC designs that meet client specifications and project deadlines.

What are some common challenges freelance digital IC designers face when working with remote clients?

Freelance digital IC designers often encounter challenges such as aligning on project specifications, managing time zone differences, and ensuring clear communication throughout the design process. Since much of the collaboration happens remotely, it's crucial to establish robust documentation and regular check-ins to avoid misunderstandings and ensure design requirements are met. Additionally, freelancers must be proactive in seeking feedback and clarifying expectations to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.

What is the difference between Freelance Digital Ic Design vs Freelance Analog Ic Design?

AspectFreelance Digital Ic DesignFreelance Analog Ic Design
Required CredentialsKnowledge of digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog, FPGA/ASIC toolsExpertise in analog circuit design, SPICE simulations, PCB layout
Work EnvironmentPrimarily computer-based, design and simulation toolsDesign, testing, and prototyping with focus on analog components
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, semiconductor firms, startupsElectronics manufacturers, audio/video equipment, sensor systems
Search & Comparison IntentDesigning digital integrated circuits as a freelancerDesigning analog integrated circuits independently

Freelance Digital Ic Design focuses on creating digital circuits using programming and simulation tools, while Freelance Analog Ic Design involves designing continuous signal circuits with emphasis on precision and testing. Both roles require specialized skills but differ in design approach and industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Digital Ic Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 79% In-person, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Digital IC Design Engineer | Custom

Texas Instruments

Dallas, TX • On-site

$123K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description


The TI Custom BU is seeking a talented Digital Design Engineer with experience in designing complex mixed-signal devices. Come be a part of an exciting custom Digital Design Team in the ACS product line with responsibility for planning, architecting, and designing digital and mixed signal circuits for cutting-edge ASSP ICs for a marquee customer. We strive for continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and schedule predictability using the latest design tools and methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to be a core member in a team driving flawless execution while finding innovative solutions to customers' problems through "out of the box thinking" to deliver highly differentiated products. This individual will:
  • Assist systems team in developing the system spec for the device from a digital and mixed signal point of view.
  • Develop micro architecture documentation from the spec.
  • Drive RTL development and verification (RTL and Gate level)
  • Develop timing constraints and execute logic synthesis.
  • Implement checks to develop high quality netlist for P&R.
  • Run STA and review design quality from timing point of view.
  • Execute Clock/Reset Domain Crossing Checks (CDC/RDC)
  • Execute JasperGold auto-formal verification checks
  • Drive reviews for design and verification.
  • Interact with Analog team to drive chip level requirements for the digital cores.
  • Be proactive in risk assessment and drive solutions to mitigate them.
  • Interact with customers on requirements and refine them.
  • Take an active role in mentoring team members and developing the digital design skill set in the team.
  • Drive RTL design and verification flow improvement strategies.
  • Must take the initiative to drive on-time first-pass success methodologies.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, Computer Engineering or comparable
  • 8 years of engineering experience as a Design Design Engineer, including 3 years of design verification of mixed signal developments.
  • Understanding of mixed-signal design and digital verification flows
  • Experience in verification of timing with Gates+SDF, and timing across analog and digital boundaries.
  • Experience creating and maintaining tools and scripts for automation related to design, verification, and simulation

Preferred qualifications:
  • Excellent debug skills, with high attention-to-detail for both analog and digital behaviors.
  • Strong leadership, communication, cross-team collaboration skills, and customer-facing skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment.

About Us
Why TI?
  • Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
  • We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
  • Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
About the Team
TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

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As a global semiconductor company, we design, manufacture, test and sell analog and embedded processing chips to nearly 100,000 customers. Our products enable electronics everywhere and in things you experience every day - from health care, smart homes and connected cars to drones, smart phones and more. Our passion to create a better and more sustainable world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors drives us to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable.

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Semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dallas, TX, US

Year founded

1930

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