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Package Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$134.80K/yr

... multi-chip modules. * Develop and maintain package CAD databases, ensuring strict accuracy and ... Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee ...

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Package Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$134.80K/yr

... multi-chip modules. * Develop and maintain package CAD databases, ensuring strict accuracy and ... Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee ...

R&D Engineering Manager - 15401

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$157K - $236K/yr

... 157000-$236000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/01/2026 Who We Are: At Synopsys, we drive ... As a leader in chip design, verification, and IP integration, we empower the creation of high ...

This is a remote position that will include occasional travel to our Mountain View office location ... Experience with SoC (System-on-Chip) architectures, including design integration and verification ...

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

To thrive as a Remote Chip Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, digital and analog circuit design, and a relevant degree such as BSEE or MSEE. Expertise in hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL, familiarity with EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys), and knowledge of FPGA or ASIC workflows are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective remote communication stand out as vital soft skills for collaborating with distributed teams. These capabilities ensure efficient design cycles, high-quality deliverables, and seamless teamwork in a remote engineering environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in remote chip design roles, and how can they be managed?

Remote chip design professionals often encounter challenges such as coordinating across time zones, ensuring secure access to proprietary design tools, and maintaining effective communication with cross-functional teams. To manage these, it's important to establish clear collaboration protocols, use secure cloud-based design platforms, and set regular check-ins with team members. Successful remote designers also prioritize documentation and proactive communication to keep projects on track and aligned with overall goals.

What is remote chip design?

Remote chip design refers to the process of designing integrated circuits (ICs) or semiconductor chips while working from a location outside of a traditional office or lab environment. Professionals in this field use specialized software and collaborate with teams online to create, test, and verify chip designs. Advances in cloud-based design tools and secure data sharing have made it possible for engineers to contribute to chip development projects from anywhere in the world. This flexibility allows companies to tap into a global talent pool and enables engineers to maintain a better work-life balance. Remote chip design is becoming increasingly popular in the semiconductor industry.

What is the difference between Remote Chip Design vs Remote ASIC Design?

AspectRemote Chip DesignRemote ASIC Design
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesigning integrated circuits, often in collaborative teams, using CAD toolsDesigning custom ASICs, involving detailed specifications and verification processes
Industry UsageSemiconductor companies, hardware firms, tech giantsSemiconductor companies, specialized hardware firms, tech industry
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in skills and tools, often compared for job roles in chip development

Remote Chip Design and Remote ASIC Design share similar educational backgrounds and work environments, focusing on integrated circuit development. While both roles involve hardware design, ASIC Design emphasizes custom chip creation for specific applications, often requiring detailed verification. Candidates should have strong engineering fundamentals and experience with CAD tools. The roles are highly comparable, with differences mainly in project scope and specialization.

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Package Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

$134.80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Renesas is a global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, delivering semiconductor solutions that power billions of connected, intelligent devices. As the industry shifts toward heterogeneous integration, we are leading the charge in advanced packaging and are seeking a talented Package Design Engineer to join our Advanced Silicon Packaging team to design and deliver the next-generation, high-performance packaging solutions that power our world-class product portfolio.

Job Description

In this role, you will be at the intersection of silicon design and system implementation. You will play a critical part in designing and delivering next-generation, high-performance packaging solutions; including 2.5D/3D, chiplet-based, FCBGA, SiP, WLCSP, wire bond, and QFP/QFN packages that power our industry-leading automotive SoCs, industrial IoT microcontrollers, and AI-forward computing platforms. This role demands strong technical depth in package layout execution, a deep understanding of manufacturability, and a collaborative mindset for cross-domain co-design with our global silicon, SI/PI, thermal, and reliability teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute package layout design and development for advanced packages, including 2.5D/3D IC, FCBGA, SiP, WLCSP, and multi-chip modules.
  • Develop and maintain package CAD databases, ensuring strict accuracy and adherence to design guidelines, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and DFA (Design for Assembly) to guarantee high manufacturability and high-yield reliability.
  • Manage the complete design cycle: from schematic creation, netlist import, and footprint assignment to generating manufacturing outputs (Gerbers, drill data, and fabrication/assembly drawings).
  • Create and modify substrate/RDL layouts, bump maps, escape routing, and power/ground structures.
  • Collaborate closely with SI/PI, thermal, reliability, and DFT teams to support co-optimization and participate in critical design reviews.
  • Ensure all designs strictly comply with foundry, OSAT, and manufacturing design rules (DRC, LVS).
  • Support Engineering Change Orders (ECO) cycles, design updates, and version control throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in Package CAD layout and development.
  • Strong background in 2.5D / 3D IC packaging, FCBGA, advanced substrate-based packages, and multi-die/chiplet-based designs.
  • High proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Cadence Allegro Package Designer (APD / SiP), Siemens Xpedition / Substrate Integrator, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience working with advanced manufacturing design rules and interfacing directly with Tier-1 OSATs and foundries.
  • Solid basic understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) fundamentals, high-speed routing, impedance control, and crosstalk mitigation.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills with a proven track record of working effectively in global, cross-functional team environments.

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
At Renesas, you can: 

  • Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  
  • Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 
  • Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.