Entry Level ASIC Design Engineer Jobs
New grad asic design engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong coursework in RTL design, a capstone project, or an internship at a chip company can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, with employers like Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
Apple’s Silicon Engineering team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Design Engineer to join our dynamic group. In this role, you will develop custom SoCs that drive the performance and efficiency of Apple’s products. You will work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver groundbreaking solutions.
DESCRIPTION
Design and Development: Design and implementation of complex ASICs. Develop RTL using SystemVerilog and perform synthesis.
Verification: Engage with simulation-based and formal verification teams to ensure robust design validation.
Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate digital designs into complex SoCs.
Timing and Power Analysis: Conduct timing analysis and power optimization to achieve PPA goals.
Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed micro-architecture and design documentation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of BS +0 years relevant industry experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Coursework in ASIC design including RTL design and verification. Hands-on experience with ASIC design tools and methodologies is essential.
- Technical Skills: SystemVerilog, RTL design and synthesis.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge in CDC and RDC is a plus
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Apple’s Silicon Engineering team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Design Engineer to join our dynamic group. In this role, you will develop custom SoCs that drive the performance and efficiency of Apple’s products. You will work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver groundbreaking solutions.
DESCRIPTION
Design and Development: Design and implementation of complex ASICs. Develop RTL using SystemVerilog and perform synthesis.
Verification: Engage with simulation-based and formal verification teams to ensure robust design validation.
Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate digital designs into complex SoCs.
Timing and Power Analysis: Conduct timing analysis and power optimization to achieve PPA goals.
Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed micro-architecture and design documentation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of BS +0 years relevant industry experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Coursework in ASIC design including RTL design and verification. Hands-on experience with ASIC design tools and methodologies is essential.
- Technical Skills: SystemVerilog, RTL design and synthesis.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge in CDC and RDC is a plus
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Entry Level ASIC Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level asic design engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on RTL design experience, typically from coursework, a senior capstone project, or an internship. Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog is the baseline, and familiarity with synthesis tools or simulation environments gives candidates a real edge. A GitHub portfolio showing a working digital design, even a simple pipelined processor, signals readiness more concretely than a degree alone.
Which companies hire entry level asic design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level asic design engineers right now include Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of semiconductor firms, defense electronics contractors, and consumer electronics companies that maintain dedicated early-career or new-grad engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level asic design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the lab and tool access that ASIC work requires. About 0% of entry level asic design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote at the junior stage. Checking each listing for a clear work-location policy before applying saves time.
Are these new grad asic design engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior asic design engineer roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic projects toward that requirement, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio in place of professional history. Those signals indicate the employer is set up to develop early-career engineers.
Which industries hire the most entry level asic design engineers?
Entry Level asic design engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they are building or scaling custom silicon programs and need junior designers who can contribute to RTL development, verification, and simulation work from day one.