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KLA Corporation

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. /Preferred Qualifications The Sr. Systems Design Engineer will play a central role throughout the different phases of ...

Orbotech

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. /Preferred Qualifications The Sr. Systems Design Engineer will play a central role throughout the different phases of ...

KLA Corporation

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. /Preferred Qualifications The Sr. Systems Design Engineer will play a central role throughout the different phases of ...

Orbotech

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. /Preferred Qualifications The Sr. Systems Design Engineer will play a central role throughout the different phases of ...

KLA Corporation

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. /Preferred Qualifications The Sr. Systems Design Engineer plays a central role throughout the different phases of the ...

KLA Corporation

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. /Preferred Qualifications The Sr. Systems Design Engineer will play a central role throughout the different phases of ...

Mythic

Senior Systems Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Staff Systems Design Engineer to own and drive the design and implementation of our reference boards and hardware platforms. This is not a maintenance role. This ...

Mythic

Senior Systems Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Staff Systems Design Engineer to own and drive the design and implementation of our reference boards and hardware platforms. This is not a maintenance role. This ...

KLA Corporation

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$159K - $271K/yr

... engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading ... The role will involve requirements development, system design, and testing of complex inspection ...

KLA Corporation

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$159K - $271K/yr

... engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading ... The role will involve requirements development, system design, and testing of complex inspection ...

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How much do senior systems design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior systems design engineer in the United States is $124,732.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Systems Design Engineer vs Systems Engineer?

AspectSenior Systems Design EngineerSystems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, certifications like INCOSE or PMP often preferredBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, certifications like Cisco or CompTIA beneficial
Work EnvironmentDesign-focused, project planning, cross-disciplinary collaborationImplementation, troubleshooting, system maintenance
Industry UsageTechnology, aerospace, defense, large-scale systemsIT, telecommunications, manufacturing, software development

While both roles require engineering knowledge and certifications, Senior Systems Design Engineers focus on designing complex systems and overseeing projects, whereas Systems Engineers typically handle system implementation and support. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Senior Systems Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,732 per year, or $60 per hour.

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

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$123K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.
AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward.
Job Role and Responsibility: AMD, Inc. is hiring Sr. Systems Design Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Design a complete and complex framework, system or product. Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceive system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identify, analyze and resolve system design weaknesses. Influence the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provide multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products.
Can work remotely.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click "APPLY NOW" button to apply online.
Travel required: NO
Qualifications: Degree required
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.
Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: None.
Specific skills required: The following skills are required:
Position requires experience in the following:
  • Python;
  • GPU architecture; and
  • Git.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.
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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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