Senior Level Ic Design Engineer Jobs

Senior level ic design engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of complex silicon architectures, tape-out decisions, and the cross-functional teams that bring chips from concept to production. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with a 29% remote and hybrid mix, and employers like Ambiq, Cadence, and Broadcom hiring at this level now.

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Open roles8
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmbiq
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type71% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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IC Design Engineer
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IC Design Engineer
Broadcom
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$144k - $230k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Sr Staff Analog IC Design Engineer
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Sr Staff Analog IC Design Engineer
Ambiq
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Digital IC Design Manager
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Digital IC Design Manager
Snap Inc.
Vancouver, Washington
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$195k - $343k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Principal Analog IC Design Engineer
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Principal Analog IC Design Engineer
Cadence
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$137k - $254k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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PLL IC Design Engineer - TeraWave
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PLL IC Design Engineer - TeraWave
Blue Origin
San Diego, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$230k - $323k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Level Ic Design Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Ambiq1 open role
Cadence1 open role
Broadcom1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Artificial Intelligence

Senior Level Ic Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level ic design engineer job?

Employers at this level want demonstrated ownership of full chip or block-level design cycles, not just task execution. Candidates who can show tape-out experience, a history of resolving critical timing or power closure challenges, and the ability to mentor junior engineers stand out. A portfolio of shipped silicon and cross-functional collaboration with verification, physical design, and systems teams strengthens any application significantly.

Which companies hire senior level ic design engineers?

Companies hiring senior level ic design engineers right now include Ambiq, Cadence, and Broadcom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from semiconductor firms, fabless chip designers, and large technology companies building custom silicon for consumer, automotive, or data center applications.

Are there remote senior level ic design engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common given the lab access and collaboration requirements of silicon design work. About 29% of senior level ic design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability more common for verification-heavy or architectural roles than for those requiring physical lab or tool access.

What makes a ic design engineer role senior level?

Senior ic design engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task completion. Engineers at this stage own design decisions for entire blocks or subsystems, drive architecture trade-offs, lead design reviews, and are accountable for meeting PPA targets across the full design cycle. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and serving as a technical resource for cross-functional teams are also core expectations at this level.

Which industries hire the most senior level ic design engineers?

Senior level ic design engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they develop proprietary silicon for performance-critical applications where custom chip design, power efficiency, and time-to-market create meaningful competitive advantages.