If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. Are you looking to expand your chip design ...
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. Are you looking to expand your chip design ...
RTL Design Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. Are you looking to expand your chip design ...
RTL Design Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. Are you looking to expand your chip design ...
RTL Design Engineer
$134K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$134K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$141K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$141K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
About the role SambaNova Systems is looking for a Principal RTL Design Engineer to own the microarchitecture and RTL for a major block or subsystem of our next-generation Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit ...
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About the role SambaNova Systems is looking for a Principal RTL Design Engineer to own the microarchitecture and RTL for a major block or subsystem of our next-generation Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit ...
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As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you will own the complete RTL design lifecycle from micro-architecture specification through production silicon, working on complex IP design. THE PERSON: The ideal ...
As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you will own the complete RTL design lifecycle from micro-architecture specification through production silicon, working on complex IP design. THE PERSON: The ideal ...
RTL Design Engineer
$184K - $324K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$184K - $324K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$122K - $214K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$122K - $214K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you will own the complete RTL design lifecycle from micro-architecture specification through production silicon, working on complex IP design. THE PERSON: The ideal ...
As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you will own the complete RTL design lifecycle from micro-architecture specification through production silicon, working on complex IP design. THE PERSON: The ideal ...
RTL Design Engineer
$2.0K/mo
RTL Design Engineer As an RTL Engineer at Etched, you will be critical in ensuring that our AI chips operate correctly and efficiently. You will develop and implement design verification strategies ...
RTL Design Engineer
$2.0K/mo
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Integration RTL Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$145K/yr
As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you will own the complete RTL design lifecycle from micro-architecture specification through production silicon, working on complex IP design. THE PERSON: The ideal ...
Integration RTL Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$145K/yr
As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you will own the complete RTL design lifecycle from micro-architecture specification through production silicon, working on complex IP design. THE PERSON: The ideal ...
RTL Design Engineer
$116K - $203K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. Are you looking to expand your chip design ...
RTL Design Engineer
$116K - $203K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. Are you looking to expand your chip design ...
RTL Design Engineer - Wireless SoC
San Jose, CA · Remote
$55 - $60/hr
RTL Design Engineer - Wireless SoC Location: Remote Job Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced RTL Design Engineer to work on next-generation wireless SoC development. The ideal candidate will ...
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RTL Design Engineer - Wireless SoC
San Jose, CA · Remote
$55 - $60/hr
RTL Design Engineer - Wireless SoC Location: Remote Job Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced RTL Design Engineer to work on next-generation wireless SoC development. The ideal candidate will ...
IC/RTL Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
IC/RTL Design Engineer/ Front-End Engineer About the role. You design and implement the digital front-end RTL at the heart of the chip - including the high-speed datapath that moves data between UCIe ...
IC/RTL Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
IC/RTL Design Engineer/ Front-End Engineer About the role. You design and implement the digital front-end RTL at the heart of the chip - including the high-speed datapath that moves data between UCIe ...
RTL Design Engineer - Specialized (US)
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$95 - $100/hr
We are seeking an "RTL Design Engineer - Specialized " for one of our Semiconductor clients. According to your profile, this looks like a good match, and I urge you to explore it. I've included the ...
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RTL Design Engineer - Specialized (US)
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$95 - $100/hr
We are seeking an "RTL Design Engineer - Specialized " for one of our Semiconductor clients. According to your profile, this looks like a good match, and I urge you to explore it. I've included the ...
RTL Design Engineer
$175K - $308K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$175K - $308K/yr
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RTL Design Engineer
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$2.0K/mo
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RTL Design Engineer
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$2.0K/mo
RTL Design Engineer As an RTL Engineer at Etched, you will be critical in ensuring that our AI chips operate correctly and efficiently. You will develop and implement design verification strategies ...
Senior RTL Design Engineer
$120K - $225K/yr
We're hiring experienced RTL Design Engineers to play a key role in designing and implementing the components that will bring our next-generation AI processors to life. About Us: Mythic is building ...
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Senior RTL Design Engineer
$120K - $225K/yr
We're hiring experienced RTL Design Engineers to play a key role in designing and implementing the components that will bring our next-generation AI processors to life. About Us: Mythic is building ...
RTL Design Engineer
Cupertino, CA · On-site
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
Cupertino, CA · On-site
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$129K - $225K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
RTL Design Engineer
$129K - $225K/yr
If you're passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. This is an exciting position in the world class ...
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How much do rtl design engineer jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for rtl design engineer in the United States is $88,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an RTL design engineer?
An RTL (Register Transfer Level) Design Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing digital circuits using hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog. They develop and optimize high-performance, power-efficient designs for ASICs or FPGAs based on system requirements. Their role includes writing RTL code, performing simulations, debugging issues, and collaborating with verification, physical design, and architecture teams. RTL engineers ensure the design meets functional, timing, and power constraints before handing it off for further implementation.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RTL design engineer?
To thrive as an RTL Design Engineer, you need a strong background in digital logic design, proficiency in hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, and a bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys or Cadence, and knowledge of FPGA or ASIC design flow, are typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with verification teams and other engineering groups. These competencies are critical to accurately translate system requirements into robust, manufacturable hardware designs within fast-paced project timelines.
What are the typical career growth opportunities for an RTL design engineer?
As an RTL Design Engineer, you can advance into roles such as Senior Design Engineer, Technical Lead, or even Design Manager as you gain experience and demonstrate strong technical expertise. Many professionals also transition into related areas such as verification engineering, system architecture, or product management. The role offers continuous learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technology, making it ideal for those interested in expanding their skillset. Career progression is often supported by successful project delivery, ongoing education, and active collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
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Job description
At Apple, we work every day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. If you’re passionate about taking on unsolved challenges, we have a great opportunity for a results-oriented and highly motivated RTL Design Engineer. Are you looking to expand your chip design career and challenge yourself in a technical and multi-disciplinary endeavor? If so, this is an exciting position in the world class Apple mixed-signal silicon design team!
This role will build upon your solid foundation in digital logic circuits while introducing mixed signal and analog circuit design and features. You will work with a variety of flows fundamental to modern silicon engineering: modeling and integrating high-performance mixed-signal and analog IPs into high-speed digital circuits. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in software methods and analysis, which are increasingly crucial across the semiconductor industry.
As a member of our dynamic team, you will have the exceptional opportunity to help create the next generation of products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple customers every day. You will work to specify, design, verify, and support lab bring-up of sophisticated digital and mixed-signal circuits.
Description
In this job you will be responsible for specifying and/or micro-architecting digital blocks in sophisticated mixed-signal circuits. You will be responsible for RTL coding of blocks specified by you or others. You will also participate in the design verification and bring-up of such blocks by writing meaningful assertions, debugging code, and otherwise interacting with the design verification team. You will contribute to the lab bring-up of those circuits by potentially writing test scripts, analyzing lab data, proposing experiments, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven knowledge of RTL design, Verilog and SystemVerilog
Deep knowledge of front-end tools (Verilog simulators, linters, CDC, RDC, LEQ, UPF)
Low power design methodologies and techniques to reduce dynamic and static IC power
ECO design flows and methodologies
Proven understanding of mixed signal concepts and experience with analog circuit behavioral modeling
Proven knowledge of synthesis, static timing and DFT
Proven knowledge of SystemVerilog assertions, checkers, and other design verification techniques
Knowledge of scripting languages (i.e. Perl, JSON and Python)
Using GenAI tools (e.g., large language models, AI-assisted code generation) to design, validate, and optimize SystemVerilog RTL code
Digital signal processing fundamentals including signal processing concepts
Strong communication and presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
This role will build upon your solid foundation in digital logic circuits while introducing mixed signal and analog circuit design and features. You will work with a variety of flows fundamental to modern silicon engineering: modeling and integrating high-performance mixed-signal and analog IPs into high-speed digital circuits. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in software methods and analysis, which are increasingly crucial across the semiconductor industry.
As a member of our dynamic team, you will have the exceptional opportunity to help create the next generation of products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple customers every day. You will work to specify, design, verify, and support lab bring-up of sophisticated digital and mixed-signal circuits.
Description
In this job you will be responsible for specifying and/or micro-architecting digital blocks in sophisticated mixed-signal circuits. You will be responsible for RTL coding of blocks specified by you or others. You will also participate in the design verification and bring-up of such blocks by writing meaningful assertions, debugging code, and otherwise interacting with the design verification team. You will contribute to the lab bring-up of those circuits by potentially writing test scripts, analyzing lab data, proposing experiments, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven knowledge of RTL design, Verilog and SystemVerilog
Deep knowledge of front-end tools (Verilog simulators, linters, CDC, RDC, LEQ, UPF)
Low power design methodologies and techniques to reduce dynamic and static IC power
ECO design flows and methodologies
Proven understanding of mixed signal concepts and experience with analog circuit behavioral modeling
Proven knowledge of synthesis, static timing and DFT
Proven knowledge of SystemVerilog assertions, checkers, and other design verification techniques
Knowledge of scripting languages (i.e. Perl, JSON and Python)
Using GenAI tools (e.g., large language models, AI-assisted code generation) to design, validate, and optimize SystemVerilog RTL code
Digital signal processing fundamentals including signal processing concepts
Strong communication and presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976