Entry Level Ic Design Engineer Jobs
New grad ic design engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong coursework, internship tape, or a portfolio of chip designs can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Banking & Financial Services, and Energy, with employers like Apple, Capital One, and NAES Corporation hiring at this level now.
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About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
The Data Center Engineering organization designs, builds, and integrates the processor, coherent cache, interconnect fabric, and the IO-bridge. The team works across Architecture, RTL, Verification, Physical Design disciplines to deliver high-performance, low-power SoCs for use in the cloud / data center and networking equipment including servers, switches, routers, secure gateways, firewall, network monitoring, and smartNICs.What You Can Expect
Contribute by developing the next generation of cloud, networking, and security processors
Work with Architects and Verification Engineers to develop complex, high performance and timing critical designs
Be responsible for block level micro-architecture design and RTL coding
Provide area/power optimization and design trade-offs Block and chip level synthesis, timing closure and formal verification
Support chip bring-up and validation teams
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 1-3 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
If currently in school, must graduate no later than December 2026.
Solid understanding of computer architecture Knowledge in micro-architecture design, RTL coding, and functional verification
Proficient using Verilog/VHDL Knowledge of design and verification tools
Experience in Perl/Python/Tcl is a plus
Must have effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
Demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills
Has an inherent sense of urgency and accountability
Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
108,500 - 160,510, $ per annumThe successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
#LI-RM1About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
The Data Center Engineering organization designs, builds, and integrates the processor, coherent cache, interconnect fabric, and the IO-bridge. The team works across Architecture, RTL, Verification, Physical Design disciplines to deliver high-performance, low-power SoCs for use in the cloud / data center and networking equipment including servers, switches, routers, secure gateways, firewall, network monitoring, and smartNICs.What You Can Expect
Contribute by developing the next generation of cloud, networking, and security processors
Work with Architects and Verification Engineers to develop complex, high performance and timing critical designs
Be responsible for block level micro-architecture design and RTL coding
Provide area/power optimization and design trade-offs Block and chip level synthesis, timing closure and formal verification
Support chip bring-up and validation teams
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 1-3 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
If currently in school, must graduate no later than December 2026.
Solid understanding of computer architecture Knowledge in micro-architecture design, RTL coding, and functional verification
Proficient using Verilog/VHDL Knowledge of design and verification tools
Experience in Perl/Python/Tcl is a plus
Must have effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
Demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills
Has an inherent sense of urgency and accountability
Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
108,500 - 160,510, $ per annumThe successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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Entry Level Ic Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level ic design engineer job?
Focus on building a portfolio of hands-on projects: VLSI coursework, digital or analog circuit simulations, and any tape-out experience stand out to hiring teams. Familiarity with tools like Cadence or Synopsys, even from university labs, signals readiness. Internship experience in semiconductor design or FPGA work gives entry level candidates a clear edge when competing for their first full-time role.
Which companies hire entry level ic design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level ic design engineers right now include Apple, Capital One, and NAES Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large semiconductor firms, fabless chip designers, and defense electronics contractors that regularly onboard new graduates into structured engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level ic design engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly lab- and tool-intensive. About 10% of entry level ic design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of silicon design work. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote, often combining home-based simulation and layout work with on-site lab access.
Are these new grad ic design engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior ic design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward the requirement, or accepts a strong capstone or personal project portfolio in place of professional history. Look for language like "recent graduates encouraged" or "0-2 years" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level ic design engineers?
Entry Level ic design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Banking & Financial Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on a steady pipeline of new engineering talent to support chip development cycles, defense electronics programs, and the growing demand for custom silicon in consumer and communications hardware.