Hardware Design Engineer Jobs
Hardware Design Engineer jobs are open across semiconductor, defense, consumer electronics, and telecommunications industries, at levels from new-grad to principal and staff, with specializations in ASIC design, FPGA development, and PCB layout. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Research Intern — Neural Network Training and Hardware–Software Co-Design Responsibilities:
- Design, train, and evaluate neural networks for on-device workloads under compute, memory, and energy constraints
- Develop hardware-aware training and model compression techniques and measure their impact on target hardware
- Explore partitioning models across multiple accelerators or chips, including how inter-chip communication affects accuracy and performance
- Profile models end to end and use the measurements to drive both model and hardware design decisions
- Prototype and validate on FPGA platforms, modifying and debugging existing RTL as needed
- Present results through a working demo and a technical write-up
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience training deep neural networks in PyTorch or TensorFlow, from data pipeline through debugging and evaluation
- Working knowledge of computer architecture: how memory hierarchy, data movement, and numerical precision affect neural network performance
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
- RTL design in Verilog or SystemVerilog, including simulation and testbenches
- FPGA experience: synthesis, timing closure, and on-board bring-up and debug
- Quantization-aware training, mixed precision, pruning, or knowledge distillation
- Experience with neural network accelerators, model parallelism, or distributed inference
- C/C++ and model deployment on embedded or edge platforms
- Publications or substantial projects in efficient ML, ML systems, or computer architecture (e.g., MLSys, NeurIPS, ICLR, ISCA, MICRO, DAC)
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$7,313/month to $12,667/month + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Research Intern — Neural Network Training and Hardware–Software Co-Design Responsibilities:
- Design, train, and evaluate neural networks for on-device workloads under compute, memory, and energy constraints
- Develop hardware-aware training and model compression techniques and measure their impact on target hardware
- Explore partitioning models across multiple accelerators or chips, including how inter-chip communication affects accuracy and performance
- Profile models end to end and use the measurements to drive both model and hardware design decisions
- Prototype and validate on FPGA platforms, modifying and debugging existing RTL as needed
- Present results through a working demo and a technical write-up
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience training deep neural networks in PyTorch or TensorFlow, from data pipeline through debugging and evaluation
- Working knowledge of computer architecture: how memory hierarchy, data movement, and numerical precision affect neural network performance
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
- RTL design in Verilog or SystemVerilog, including simulation and testbenches
- FPGA experience: synthesis, timing closure, and on-board bring-up and debug
- Quantization-aware training, mixed precision, pruning, or knowledge distillation
- Experience with neural network accelerators, model parallelism, or distributed inference
- C/C++ and model deployment on embedded or edge platforms
- Publications or substantial projects in efficient ML, ML systems, or computer architecture (e.g., MLSys, NeurIPS, ICLR, ISCA, MICRO, DAC)
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$7,313/month to $12,667/month + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple23
- Tesla15
- Celestica11
- Qualcomm8
- Amazon7
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware18
- Technology & Software15
- Manufacturing6
- Telecommunications4
- Retail2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Proficiency in Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog for digital design and verification
- Experience with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics
- Hands-on FPGA or ASIC design experience from RTL through implementation
- Familiarity with PCB layout tools and signal integrity analysis
- Understanding of hardware verification methodologies including simulation and timing closure
Tips for Your Hardware Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to EDA tools
Hiring managers scan for specific tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Design Compiler, or Mentor Graphics. List every EDA tool you've used by name, and note the technology nodes or FPGA families you've worked with to pass automated screening.
Show tape-out experience explicitly
Many hardware design engineer postings filter for candidates who've taken a design through tape-out or full FPGA bring-up. Call that out directly in your resume summary, even if the chip never reached production, so it's not buried in a project description.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hardware design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by design domain
Analog, digital, mixed-signal, and RF hardware roles require different skill sets and attract different hiring pipelines. Search by domain keyword rather than just job title so you're applying to roles where your specific background is a direct match, not an approximation.
Prepare a bench-level technical walkthrough
Hardware design interviews often include a detailed schematic or layout review. Practice walking through a past design aloud, explaining every tradeoff you made, so you can defend choices on parasitic mitigation, power distribution, or timing closure when the interviewer digs in.
Negotiate IP assignment terms before signing
Hardware design offers at defense contractors and semiconductor startups frequently include broad IP assignment clauses that cover side projects. Read that section carefully and ask HR to narrow the scope to work done on company time before you accept.
Hardware Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hardware design engineers?
Apple, Tesla, and Celestica are hiring the most hardware design engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high for candidates with ASIC and FPGA design experience across both semiconductor and defense sectors.
How many hardware design engineer jobs are remote?
About 36% of hardware design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many software roles because lab access and hardware bring-up work often require on-site presence. Digital design and verification roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while analog and RF positions are more frequently on-site.
How do you become a hardware design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, then build hands-on experience through coursework or personal projects involving FPGA development, PCB design, or digital logic. Learn at least one hardware description language and one major EDA toolchain. Internships or co-ops at semiconductor or electronics companies are the most direct path to your first full-time role.
How do you get a hardware design engineer job with little experience?
Build a project portfolio that includes at least one FPGA or PCB design you completed from schematic to working prototype. Document your design decisions, tradeoffs, and test results. Entry-level postings at smaller electronics companies or defense contractors often accept candidates who can demonstrate hands-on competence even without professional experience listed on a resume.
What does the hardware design engineer interview process look like?
Most hardware design engineer interviews start with a recruiter screen, then move to a technical phone interview covering fundamentals like digital logic, timing analysis, or HDL coding. Final rounds typically include a design exercise or schematic review, a whiteboard session on a past project, and conversations with senior engineers and a hiring manager about your experience and design methodology.
Where can I find and apply to hardware design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to hardware design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background, whether that's ASIC design, FPGA development, or PCB layout, and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to another platform.
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