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How much do pcie engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for pcie engineer in the United States is $95,796.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCIe Engineer?

A PCIe Engineer is a professional who specializes in designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting hardware and firmware related to PCI Express (PCIe) technology. PCIe is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used to connect components like GPUs, SSDs, and network cards to a computer's motherboard. PCIe Engineers work on ensuring compatibility, optimizing performance, and resolving issues in systems that use PCIe interfaces, often collaborating with hardware, firmware, and software teams.

What are some common challenges a PCIe Engineer faces when working on high-speed interface designs?

PCIe Engineers frequently encounter challenges related to signal integrity, timing closure, and ensuring interoperability among different hardware components. Troubleshooting issues such as crosstalk, electromagnetic interference, and maintaining compliance with the latest PCI Express specifications requires a keen attention to detail and regular use of specialized tools. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including hardware designers, firmware developers, and validation engineers—is essential to quickly identify and resolve these issues, ensuring reliable and high-performance system operation.

What is the difference between Pcie Engineer vs Hardware Engineer?

AspectPcie EngineerHardware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, knowledge of PCIe standardsBachelor's or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesigning, testing PCIe interfaces, working in R&D or product developmentDesigning and testing various hardware components, including PCIe devices
Industry UsagePrimarily in semiconductor, computer hardware, and electronics industriesBroadly in electronics, computer hardware, telecommunications, and embedded systems

While both roles involve hardware design and testing, a Pcie Engineer specializes in PCIe interface development and standards, whereas a Hardware Engineer has a broader focus on various hardware components. The Pcie Engineer's expertise is more specific to high-speed interface protocols, making it a specialized subset within hardware engineering.

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

To thrive as a PCIe Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or computer engineering, strong understanding of PCI Express (PCIe) protocols, and experience with high-speed digital design. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and simulation software, as well as knowledge of relevant standards and certifications like PCI-SIG, are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring reliable, high-performance PCIe integration and interoperability in complex hardware systems.
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Infographic showing various Pcie Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 60% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,796 per year, or $46.1 per hour.
Senior PCIe CXL RTL Design Engineer

Senior PCIe CXL RTL Design Engineer

Rambus

Hillsboro, OR • Hybrid

Other

Medical, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Senior Design engineer to join our PCIe, CXL IP design team. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer. 

This full-time position will allow the candidate to contribute to the architecture, design of next generation IPs, targeting the latest developments in PCIe and CXL standards. This position will also be involved in prototyping these IPs on cutting edge FPGAs. The candidate will work closely with local teams as well as with multi-cultural, multi-national colleagues. 

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach. We encourage employees to spend an average of at least three days per week working onsite, allowing for two days of remote work. Benefits include an excellent health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, an extra day of vacation per quarter, regular team lunches and breakfasts and a great team atmosphere. 

Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the architecture and micro-architecture of next generation PCIe / CXL / AMBA controller IP 
  • Implement these designs in System Verilog 
  • Collaborate with the verification team to verify the IPs 
  • Participate in prototyping of the IPs in cutting edge FPGAs 

 

Qualifications
  • RTL coding: Verilog / System Verilog 
  • Master's degree or PHD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent. 
  • 7+ years of experience with RTL Design 
  • Good English skills, communication skills, and willingness to work with an international team. 

Additional Desirable skills: 

  • Knowledge of PCIe / CXL 

About Rambus 

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow's systems.  

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits.  

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work. 

 Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application. 

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. 

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check outrambus.com/careers/. 

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