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Ic Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

At this stage, every IC engineer at Range can operate as a 10x IC. There is very little stopping you from building. You'll use AI workflows to move faster alongside the team and customers, bringing ...

Senior Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125.70K - $165.70K/yr

At this stage, every IC engineer at Range can operate as a 10x IC. There is very little stopping you from building. You'll use AI workflows to move faster alongside the team and customers, bringing ...

At this stage, every IC engineer at Range can operate as a 10x IC. There is very little stopping you from building. You'll use AI workflows to move faster alongside the team and customers, bringing ...

At this stage, every IC engineer at Range can operate as a 10x IC. There is very little stopping you from building. You'll use AI workflows to move faster alongside the team and customers, bringing ...

Senior Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$123.80K - $163.30K/yr

At this stage, every IC engineer at Range can operate as a 10x IC. There is very little stopping you from building. You'll use AI workflows to move faster alongside the team and customers, bringing ...

Senior Systems Engineer 112-200

Springfield, VA · On-site

$109.20K - $149.40K/yr

DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments. * Demonstrated experience ...

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Ic Engineer information

What Is IC Engineering?

IC (instrumentation and control) engineering is a specific field of engineering that involves designing control systems for monitoring production and manufacturing processes. As an IC engineer, you have many duties, such as researching existing systems and methods, managing and calibrating equipment, and designing new tools and instruments to help workers gauge sensors. You also create other tools for production fields that use automation. Qualifications for the job include career training, education, experience, and special skills. You should have strong analytical problem-solving and a degree in IC engineering or a closely related field.

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

To excel as an IC Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, circuit design, and semiconductor physics, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, and experience with HDL languages like Verilog or VHDL, are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork set standout professionals apart in this field. These skills and tools are crucial for designing reliable, high-performance integrated circuits that meet industry standards and project requirements.

What are some typical challenges an IC Engineer might face when working on complex chip designs?

IC Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing the trade-off between performance, power consumption, and area (PPA) when designing integrated circuits. They must also ensure that their designs meet stringent timing and reliability requirements, which can be complicated by process variations and manufacturing limitations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as layout engineers and verification specialists, is essential to catch design issues early and streamline the development process. Staying updated with evolving design tools and methodologies is also key to overcoming these challenges and delivering successful chip projects.

What are IC Engineers?

IC Engineers, or Integrated Circuit Engineers, are professionals who design, develop, and test microchips and semiconductor devices used in electronic equipment. They work with sophisticated software tools to create the layouts and schematics for integrated circuits, ensuring they meet performance, power, and size requirements. IC Engineers often collaborate with other engineers to bring chips from concept to mass production, playing a critical role in the electronics industry. Their work supports advancements in computers, smartphones, automotive systems, and many other technologies.

What is the difference between Ic Engineer vs Hardware Engineer?

AspectIc EngineerHardware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field; certifications like IPC or IEEE are commonBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering; similar certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesigning integrated circuits in labs or offices, collaborating with design teamsDeveloping and testing hardware components, working in labs or manufacturing settings
Employer & Industry UsageSemiconductor companies, electronics firms, tech corporationsElectronics manufacturers, consumer device companies, aerospace, and defense

Both Ic Engineers and Hardware Engineers work closely in electronics development, but Ic Engineers focus specifically on integrated circuit design and fabrication, while Hardware Engineers handle broader hardware systems and components. The roles often overlap, but their core responsibilities and specializations differ.

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Infographic showing various Ic Engineer job openings in Virginia as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.
Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Range

Mclean, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Range Software Engineer

Most wealth management is fragmented. Range is building AI-powered wealth management that actually works. One platform – investments, taxes, retirement, estate – all of it. All helping members manage financial complexity. Backed by Google's Gradient Ventures, Cathay Innovation, and Scale Venture Partners. Hyper-growth. Small team. Every person matters.

About the Role

We're looking for a software engineer who understands the user's problem, architects a solution, and ships it. Sometimes the same day. Your work lives in production, not in a design doc.

At this stage, every IC engineer at Range can operate as a 10x IC. There is very little stopping you from building.

You'll use AI workflows to move faster alongside the team and customers, bringing the best solutions to life. We think really big and ship fast, without lowering the bar on quality. You'll define how engineering operates here by figuring out what's actually possible when a great engineer leans all the way into AI.

Your architecture and your code will be how this company scales. When you build something that works, we move. Engineers at Range are catalysts, turning ideas into real products and creating momentum. That's how we lead. Ship fast, learn, iterate.

Who You Are

A builder. You go from problem to prototype to production. You don't wait for a perfectly scoped ticket or a sprint planning meeting. You see the gap and you close it.

Craft-obsessed. You've studied how the best companies build software and have real opinions about what makes it great. Your standards are high. What you ship is clean, secure, and considered, even when you ship it fast.

Intuition-driven. You've done enough reps to trust your gut on architecture decisions, move quickly, and be right far more often than you're wrong. When the requirements aren't clear, you use judgement to evaluate tradeoffs. Always finding a way to move.

AI-native. You're already using AI every day as core infrastructure. You see it as the thing that turns one engineer into ten.

Full-stack by instinct. Frontend, backend, infrastructure. You go wherever the problem is. React, TypeScript, Node, AWS are your tools, not your identity. You pick up whatever's needed.

You care about outcomes. Every endpoint, every interaction, every system is built around how your customers will actually experience the product.

Where You'll Grow At This Level

You operate independently, delivering consistent, high-quality results that align with team and company goals. You've built a reputation for good judgment — weighing trade-offs and outcomes thoughtfully before deciding. You balance immediate priorities with a customer-first mindset, and you're starting to think bigger: how does this scale, and how does it compound?

Not For You If
  • You need a fully scoped PRD before you can start working
  • You're offended by the idea that AI changes everything about this job
  • You'd rather debate architecture than ship and iterate
  • You optimize for consensus over conviction
  • You think "move fast" means lower the bar
What We're Looking For
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or other programming languages
  • Experience building and operating production services on AWS or similar cloud platforms (EC2, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch)
  • Comfortable working across the stack — frontend, backend, infrastructure
  • Track record of owning features end-to-end, from design through deployment and monitoring
  • Proven ability to architect, debug, and ship using AI development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) — not just prompting, but knowing when the output is wrong, why, and how to fix it
  • Experience working in an agile environment and shipping iteratively
What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience writing scalable services with Node.js
  • Experience building complex web applications with React and TypeScript
  • Excellent product instincts — you think about users first, not the cleverest technical solution
  • Ability to break down ambiguous problems into clear milestones and deliver without heavy direction
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers through code review and pairing
  • Security engineering experience
  • Fintech experience
  • Startup experience
Benefits
  • Health & Wellness: 100% employer-covered medical insurance for employees (75% for dependents), plus dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k): Retirement savings program to support your future
  • Paid Time Off: time to reset and recharge + most federal holidays
  • Parental Leave: Comprehensive leave policy for growing families
  • Meals: Select meals covered throughout the week
  • Fitness: Monthly movement stipend
  • Equity & Career Growth: Early exercise eligibility and a strong focus on professional development
  • Annual Compensation Reviews: Salary and equity refreshes based on performance
  • Boomerang Program: After two years at Range, you can take time away to start your own company. We'll hold your spot for 6 months - and pause your equity vesting, which resumes if you return

Range is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. As a company, we are committed to designing products, building a culture, and supporting a team that reflects the diverse population we serve.