RTL Design Engineer
Cary, NC · 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
Cary, NC · 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
$129.40K/yr
Design power- and area-efficient RTL with a focus on reducing switching activity, clock power, and leakage. * Perform front-end quality checks including lint, CDC/RDC, synthesis, UPF, and timing QoR.
RTL Design Engineer
$129.40K/yr
Design power- and area-efficient RTL with a focus on reducing switching activity, clock power, and leakage. * Perform front-end quality checks including lint, CDC/RDC, synthesis, UPF, and timing QoR.
Logic (RTL) Design Engineer Job Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire Job Summary: * The RTL Engineer performs detailed block design from system requirements and evolving ...
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Logic (RTL) Design Engineer Job Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire Job Summary: * The RTL Engineer performs detailed block design from system requirements and evolving ...
Principal RTL Design
Boise, ID · On-site
Own and drive RTL design for DRAM digital and mixed-signal IP from specification through silicon-ready signoff. * Architect and deliver high-performance, power- and area-efficient RTL designs aligned ...
Principal RTL Design
Boise, ID · On-site
Own and drive RTL design for DRAM digital and mixed-signal IP from specification through silicon-ready signoff. * Architect and deliver high-performance, power- and area-efficient RTL designs aligned ...
RTL Design Engineer
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$2K/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
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$2K/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 ...
GPU RTL Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$139K - $208.40K/yr
RTL design experience and architectural understanding is critical for success. * You engage with other architects within the IP and at the SoC level to drive the architectural definition * You ...
GPU RTL Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$139K - $208.40K/yr
RTL design experience and architectural understanding is critical for success. * You engage with other architects within the IP and at the SoC level to drive the architectural definition * You ...
Own and drive RTL design for DRAM digital and mixed-signal IP from specification through silicon-ready signoff. * Architect and deliver high-performance, power- and area-efficient RTL designs aligned ...
Own and drive RTL design for DRAM digital and mixed-signal IP from specification through silicon-ready signoff. * Architect and deliver high-performance, power- and area-efficient RTL designs aligned ...
RTL Design Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$171.60K - $302.20K/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
San Diego, CA · On-site
$171.60K - $302.20K/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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Senior RTL Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$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
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
$2K/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
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$2K/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 ...
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
$126.80K - $220.90K/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
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$126.80K - $220.90K/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
Irvine, CA · On-site
$171.60K - $302.20K/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
Irvine, CA · On-site
$171.60K - $302.20K/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
Irvine, CA · On-site
$120.30K - $210.10K/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
Irvine, CA · On-site
$120.30K - $210.10K/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 & Microarchitecture: Author detailed micro-architecture specifications and own complete Verilog RTL implementation of major IP blocks, ensuring compliance with PPA (Performance, Power ...
RTL Design & Microarchitecture: Author detailed micro-architecture specifications and own complete Verilog RTL implementation of major IP blocks, ensuring compliance with PPA (Performance, Power ...
RTL Design Engineer
Waltham, MA · On-site
$162.50K - $286.40K/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
Waltham, MA · On-site
$162.50K - $286.40K/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
San Diego, CA · On-site
$120.30K - $210.10K/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
San Diego, CA · On-site
$120.30K - $210.10K/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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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for rtl design in the United States is $139,368.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an RTL Design job?
An RTL (Register Transfer Level) Design job involves designing and implementing digital circuits using hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL. RTL engineers translate high-level specifications into synthesizable logic, ensuring functionality, power efficiency, and performance. They collaborate with verification engineers to test and debug designs before fabrication. This role is crucial in developing ASICs, FPGAs, and other digital hardware components.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rtl Design position, and why are they important?
To thrive as an RTL Design engineer, you need a solid background in digital logic design, computer architecture, and proficiency in hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL, typically supported by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with EDA tools like Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics, and experience with FPGA/ASIC flows, are highly valuable, as are relevant industry certifications. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication foster successful collaboration with verification and physical design teams. These skills are crucial for delivering robust, efficient hardware solutions in complex chip development projects.
What does a typical day look like for an RTL Design engineer and how do they interact with other teams?
A typical day for an RTL Design engineer involves writing and optimizing RTL code, running simulations, debugging designs, and reviewing results from verification teams. Collaboration is key, as you will frequently interact with verification engineers, physical design teams, and architects to ensure the design meets both functional and performance requirements. You may also participate in design reviews, resolve issues found during testing, and work with project managers to meet deadlines. This cross-functional teamwork creates a dynamic environment where communication and problem-solving skills are highly valued, helping ensure the successful delivery of silicon products.
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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