Circuit Design Engineer Jobs

Circuit Design Engineer jobs are open across semiconductor, defense, consumer electronics, and telecommunications industries, at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles72+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySan Francisco Bay Area, CA
Work type86% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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NVIDIA
Senior Circuit Design Engineer
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NVIDIA
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Senior Circuit Design Engineer
NVIDIA
California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$168k - $265k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Ampere Computing
Circuit Design Engineer
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Circuit Design Engineer
Ampere Computing
Durham, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$147k - $220k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Apple
Analog Circuit Design Engineer
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Apple
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Analog Circuit Design Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$181k - $318k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
Analog Circuit Design Engineer
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Apple
Added 4d ago
Analog Circuit Design Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$181k - $318k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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TekWissen ®
Circuit Design Engineer 4
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TekWissen ®
Added 5d ago
Circuit Design Engineer 4
TekWissen ®
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$70.00 - $73.00/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Circuit Design Engineer Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple44
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA6
  • Nokia
    Nokia4
  • Intel
    Intel3
  • Broadcom
    Broadcom2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware55
  • Technology & Software7
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
  • Energy1
  • Law & Legal Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in circuit design engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
  • Proficiency with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics
  • Experience designing analog, mixed-signal, or RF circuits in CMOS or BiCMOS processes
  • Familiarity with SPICE-based circuit simulation and verification methodologies
  • Understanding of PCB layout constraints and signal integrity principles
  • Experience with hardware bring-up, characterization, and debug of silicon prototypes

Tips for Your Circuit Design Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to the design stack

List the EDA tools you've used, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, alongside the process nodes you've designed for. Recruiters filter on these specifics, and a generic resume won't pass an initial screen in this field.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists circuit design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Showcase simulation results, not just projects

Hiring managers want to see measured outcomes: SPICE simulation plots, noise floor figures, or power consumption improvements. A portfolio entry that shows before-and-after performance data carries far more weight than a project description alone.

Filter openings by process node and domain

A role at a defense contractor designing in older CMOS nodes is a completely different job from a sub-5nm finFET role at a fabless startup. Narrow your search by process node and application domain so you're targeting openings that match your actual hands-on experience.

Prepare for bench and simulation interview rounds

Most circuit design engineer interviews include a technical round where you're asked to analyze a schematic on the spot or walk through a simulation setup. Practice explaining your design tradeoffs out loud, not just solving the math, because interviewers are evaluating your reasoning process.

Negotiate based on tape-out and tapeout-to-silicon experience

Tape-out experience commands a clear premium in offers. If you've taken a design from schematic through physical verification to a successful silicon bring-up, name that explicitly in your negotiation and connect it to reduced risk for the employer's next product cycle.

Circuit Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most circuit design engineers?

The companies hiring the most circuit design engineers right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Nokia, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at semiconductor firms, defense primes, and consumer electronics companies with in-house chip design teams.

How many circuit design engineer jobs are remote?

About 14% of circuit design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab and bench work many roles still require. Digital design and verification-adjacent roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while analog and RF positions are more likely to require on-site access to lab equipment and test hardware.

How do you become a circuit design engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, focusing your coursework on analog electronics, semiconductor devices, and signal processing. Build hands-on experience through internships, senior capstone projects, or open-source hardware work where you can demonstrate end-to-end design. Proficiency in at least one major EDA toolset and exposure to real silicon tape-out or PCB bring-up will separate you from candidates with coursework alone.

Can you get hired as a circuit design engineer without much experience?

Yes, entry-level circuit design engineer roles exist, but employers expect you to demonstrate practical skills beyond coursework. Build a portfolio that includes SPICE simulation files, schematic captures, and any measured lab results from student projects or personal builds. Targeting roles at companies with structured new-grad programs or that explicitly list process nodes matching your academic work gives you the strongest foothold when experience is limited.

What does the circuit design engineer interview process look like?

Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview focused on fundamentals such as op-amp configurations, feedback stability, and device physics. A take-home design exercise or on-site schematic review is common at the next stage, where you'll be asked to walk through your design choices and tradeoffs. Final rounds typically involve a panel covering both technical depth and cross-functional collaboration with layout, verification, or systems teams.

Where can I find and apply to circuit design engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to circuit design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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