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TylSemi

Package Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$180K - $216K/yr

Experience with 2.5D interposer design using Cadence Innovus/Integrity (or equivalent) for silicon ... This is hard engineering. We need people who've shipped real silicon and debugged real hardware.

United States Digital Space LLC

$145K - $195K/yr

PHYSICAL DESIGN ENGINEER II (SILICON ENGINEERING) At the company we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet ...

Microsoft

Director, Silicon Design

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team ... two years thereafter. * This role will require access to information that is controlled for export ...

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How much do silicon design engineer 2 jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for silicon design engineer 2 in the United States is $118,589.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a silicon design engineer?

Silicon Design Engineers are professionals who design and develop integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor chips used in electronic devices. They work on creating the architecture, logic, and physical layouts for chips that power everything from smartphones to computers and automotive systems. At the '2' level, these engineers typically have some experience and contribute to specific design tasks, verification, and testing under the guidance of senior engineers. Their work involves using specialized electronic design automation (EDA) tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, power, and area requirements are met.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a silicon design engineer 2?

To thrive as a Silicon Design Engineer 2, you need a solid background in electrical engineering or computer engineering, with expertise in digital and analog circuit design and a relevant degree. Proficiency with hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), industry-standard EDA tools like Cadence or Synopsys, and familiarity with ASIC/FPGA design flows is typical. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help you collaborate across engineering teams and navigate complex design challenges. These skills are crucial to ensuring efficient, high-quality chip designs that meet performance and reliability requirements in competitive technology markets.

How does a silicon design engineer 2 typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the chip development process?

As a Silicon Design Engineer 2, you will regularly work with teams such as verification, physical design, firmware, and product engineering to ensure the chip design meets performance, functionality, and manufacturability requirements. Collaboration often involves participating in design reviews, integrating feedback, and troubleshooting issues that arise during simulations or prototype testing. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your input will directly impact the project timeline and the final silicon product's success.

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Infographic showing various Silicon Design Engineer 2 job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,589 per year, or $57 per hour.

Design Engineer IV

Burnsville, MN • On-site

Rochester Electronics, LLC
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$108K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Description
The Design Engineer IV (Staff) works on high profile design projects that require new silicon created from either original component manufacturer (OCM) or end-customer databases. This position works hand in hand with the Product Engineering position with many tasks involving other groups (test, packaging, quality, production control, etc.).
Responsibilities
  • Proficient with customer engagement to complete the business with clean execution of the design tasks.
  • Ensures that solid silicon design methodology and best silicon design practices are employed.
  • Practices clear communications with fellow engineers including documenting the work performed, schedule estimations, and challenges for any project.
  • Utilities feedback in proposed solutions based upon feedback from management, customers, and peers.
  • Participates and leads in team meetings to discuss work performed and outlines challenges for any project.
  • May be asked to mentor to engineers in practices, tools and areas specific to tasks.
  • Regularly participate on cross-functional teams and multi-discipline teams across the entire company.
  • May be requested to perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Requires a minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering required (BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE).
  • At least 8-10 years of custom silicon design experience.
  • Must be a proficient team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to define and execute what is necessary to get a semiconductor design to fab and through manufacturing.
  • Works with job specific software. May require coding and learning tool/ software specific languages.
  • Exhibits confidence in proposed solutions and willingness to take feedback for improvement in those solutions whether that feedback comes from management, customers, or peers.

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