Mid Level Digital Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level digital design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, drive design decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates. Openings are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like HDR, Apple, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers! In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple’s custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:
- Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
- Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
- Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
- Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
- Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
- Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
- Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
- High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
- Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
- Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
- Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
- Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
- Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or Memory layout structures, etc.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
Apple believes 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
Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers! In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple’s custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:
- Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
- Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
- Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
- Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
- Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
- Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
- Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
- High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
- Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
- Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
- Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
- Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
- Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or Memory layout structures, etc.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
Apple believes 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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Mid Level Digital Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level digital design engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the design from specification through tape-out or deployment, made independent technical decisions, and resolved issues without constant escalation. Emphasize proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools, familiarity with timing closure or signal integrity, and any cross-functional collaboration with layout, verification, or firmware teams. A portfolio of shipped silicon or deployed hardware strengthens every application.
Which companies hire mid level digital design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level digital design engineers right now include HDR, Apple, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers semiconductor manufacturers, fabless chip companies, defense contractors, consumer electronics firms, and large technology companies building custom silicon or programmable logic solutions.
Are there remote mid level digital design engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and project type. About 0% of mid level digital design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being common at companies that use shared EDA license servers or require periodic lab access for bring-up and validation work.
How do I move up to a mid level digital design engineer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Focus on owning progressively larger design blocks, learning to close timing independently, and contributing to architectural decisions rather than executing tasks assigned by others. Measurable impact matters: document bugs you caught, area or power improvements you drove, and designs you carried from RTL through sign-off. That record of ownership is what separates mid level candidates from junior ones.
Which industries hire the most mid level digital design engineers?
Mid Level digital design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they invest heavily in custom or semi-custom silicon, FPGA-based systems, and high-speed digital subsystems that require engineers with enough experience to execute with minimal supervision.