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How much do silicon design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for silicon 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 a silicon design engineer?

Silicon Design Engineers are professionals who design and develop integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor devices, commonly known as 'chips.' They use specialized software tools to create, simulate, and verify the layouts and functionalities of these microchips, which are essential components in electronic devices. Their work ensures that chips are efficient, reliable, and meet the performance requirements for products such as smartphones, computers, and automotive systems. Silicon Design Engineers often collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions.

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

To thrive as a Silicon Design Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, digital logic design, and semiconductor fundamentals, typically supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), EDA tools (like Synopsys or Cadence), and knowledge of ASIC or FPGA design flows is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are key soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring reliable silicon designs, meeting project requirements, and collaborating efficiently in complex engineering environments.

What are some common challenges faced by silicon design engineers in the development cycle?

Silicon Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as meeting tight deadlines while ensuring design accuracy and managing complex verification processes. Navigating frequent changes in project specifications and collaborating across cross-functional teams—including software, hardware, and verification—can add layers of complexity. Additionally, balancing power, performance, and area (PPA) trade-offs requires careful analysis and iterative optimization throughout the design cycle.
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Infographic showing various Silicon Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,150 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

SMTS Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


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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 SMTS Silicon Design Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Lead definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Lead the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Work with cross-functional teams including engineers to develop ASIC/layout design, working on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance. Exercise independent judgment to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results with little to no supervision. Utilize unique knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, design techniques, tools, and principles to contribute to the development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products. 

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, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Alternate combination of education and experience: Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires four (4) years of experience in the following:

  • Power Via and 3DStack concepts;
  • Supporting design teams through successful tape-outs;
  • Layout editing tools: Design REV or ICVWB;
  • Hardware verification;
  • CMOS transistor design;
  • CAD tools;
  • ASIC design;
  • Design flows and methodologies used for chip verification;
  • Back-End (physical design) EDA tools;
  • Linux or Windows internals; and
  • Code optimization using the GPU or software performance analysis.

 

Preferred Skills: N/A

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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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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.

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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