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SMTS, Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$176K - $347K/yr

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

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for smts 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 an SMTS Silicon Design Engineer?

An SMTS (Senior Member of Technical Staff) Silicon Design Engineer is a highly experienced professional responsible for designing and developing integrated circuits (ICs) or chips at the silicon level. Their work includes activities such as architecture definition, circuit design, verification, and optimization for performance and power efficiency. SMTS engineers often lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall innovation in semiconductor technology. They typically work for companies in the semiconductor, electronics, or related industries. This role requires deep expertise in hardware design, tools like Verilog or VHDL, and a strong understanding of fabrication processes.

What are some common challenges faced by an SMTS Silicon Design Engineer when working on complex chip architectures?

SMTS Silicon Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing high design complexity, meeting aggressive performance and power targets, and ensuring seamless integration of multiple IP blocks. Collaborating closely with verification, software, and physical design teams is essential to address issues early and avoid costly rework. Additionally, staying current with evolving design tools and methodologies helps maintain efficiency and drive innovation in fast-paced project environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SMTS Silicon Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SMTS Silicon Design Engineer, you need a deep understanding of digital and/or analog circuit design, semiconductor physics, and experience with ASIC or SoC development, usually supported by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Proficiency in technical tools such as Verilog/VHDL, EDA tools (like Synopsys or Cadence), and simulation software, along with familiarity with industry standards, is crucial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills set standout engineers apart. These competencies ensure the creation of innovative, high-performance silicon solutions that meet stringent design specifications and project timelines.
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Infographic showing various Smts Silicon Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,150 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

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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 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. Perform definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to 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 on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Under supervision, exercise limited judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 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. 

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: None

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

  • Logic and circuit design;
  • System Verilog;
  • Functional verification of microprocessors;
  • Design flows and methodologies used for chip verification;
  • Front-End EDA tools;
  • Unix or Linux environments;
  • UVM and Python;
  • CPU architecture; and
  • Object Oriented design.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience. 

 

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.

Qualifications:

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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