Remote Staff Design Engineer Jobs
Remote Staff Design Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like semiconductors, consumer electronics, medical devices, and enterprise software, at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams scaling hardware and systems work without geographic limits. Companies hiring remotely right now include Impinj, Tensordyne, and eBay. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Impinj delivers the Physical Intelligence that connects the physical world to the AI-powered digital world, fueling automated workflows and improving consumer experiences. From retail merchandise and groceries to packages and shipping pallets, Impinj products and solutions identify and track tens of billions of everyday items, providing real-time operational insights about every item enterprises make, move and sell. We are, quite literally, the eyes and ears of smart enterprise systems. Come help us build technology and solutions that enable businesses to visualize everything, waste nothing and act instantly.
Team Overview:
The Layout Design Engineering group is an integral part of the Silicon Engineering department, working closely with the analog RFID end-point IC development team and the Reader IC team, internationally. The team is responsible for delivering tape-outs for RFID products, test chips, reader ICs, and DOEs (design of experiments) work that sits at the center of how Impinj brings new silicon to market.
Layout decisions made by this team directly influence the power efficiency, cost, and time-to-market of every piece of silicon we ship, making the group's work foundational to Impinj's mission. The team operates with a continuous-improvement mindset, adapting quickly and challenging each other to remain best-in-class in both quality and speed, with meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs have long-term reliability and zero defects, at production volumes in the many billions and eventually trillions of tags per year.
What You Will Do:
- Perform detailed transistor-level layout of RF, mixed-signal, and analog circuit blocks for both high-performance RF as well as ultra-low power and compact RFID
- Work closely with the analog and digital design teams on floor planning, pin placement, power supply strategy and signal distribution between blocks
- Conduct layout reviews for power/ground routing, electromigration, matching, and signal coupling
- Participate in schedule meetings coordinating layout and floorplan activities
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering and 8+ years of experience
- Experience in custom analog, RF, and mixed-signal layout
- Ability to collaborate with other layout engineers on the top-level IC floorplan, partnering with circuit designers to resolve complex problems
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and foundry technologies across advanced process nodes down to 16nm for ultra-low-power and high-fidelity applications
- Knowledge of analog layout challenges and layout-dependent effects in advanced processes — noise coupling, matching, parasitics, LOD, WPE, PSE, and coloring — along with proficiency in mitigation techniques such as guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, parasitic management, signal integrity, reliability (EMIR), and ESD
- Proficiency with the use of Cadence Virtuoso layout editor and Cadence/Siemens layout verification tools (including PVS and Siemens Calibre DRC/LVS). Ability to interpret and correct ERC, DRC and LVS error reports
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong technical project management skills
Compensation & Benefits:
The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.
The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $136,000 - $204,000. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.
For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here.
US Export Controls:
This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.
Why work at Impinj:
Know you're making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at "Tecnopuc," a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Impinj delivers the Physical Intelligence that connects the physical world to the AI-powered digital world, fueling automated workflows and improving consumer experiences. From retail merchandise and groceries to packages and shipping pallets, Impinj products and solutions identify and track tens of billions of everyday items, providing real-time operational insights about every item enterprises make, move and sell. We are, quite literally, the eyes and ears of smart enterprise systems. Come help us build technology and solutions that enable businesses to visualize everything, waste nothing and act instantly.
Team Overview:
The Layout Design Engineering group is an integral part of the Silicon Engineering department, working closely with the analog RFID end-point IC development team and the Reader IC team, internationally. The team is responsible for delivering tape-outs for RFID products, test chips, reader ICs, and DOEs (design of experiments) work that sits at the center of how Impinj brings new silicon to market.
Layout decisions made by this team directly influence the power efficiency, cost, and time-to-market of every piece of silicon we ship, making the group's work foundational to Impinj's mission. The team operates with a continuous-improvement mindset, adapting quickly and challenging each other to remain best-in-class in both quality and speed, with meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs have long-term reliability and zero defects, at production volumes in the many billions and eventually trillions of tags per year.
What You Will Do:
- Perform detailed transistor-level layout of RF, mixed-signal, and analog circuit blocks for both high-performance RF as well as ultra-low power and compact RFID
- Work closely with the analog and digital design teams on floor planning, pin placement, power supply strategy and signal distribution between blocks
- Conduct layout reviews for power/ground routing, electromigration, matching, and signal coupling
- Participate in schedule meetings coordinating layout and floorplan activities
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering and 8+ years of experience
- Experience in custom analog, RF, and mixed-signal layout
- Ability to collaborate with other layout engineers on the top-level IC floorplan, partnering with circuit designers to resolve complex problems
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and foundry technologies across advanced process nodes down to 16nm for ultra-low-power and high-fidelity applications
- Knowledge of analog layout challenges and layout-dependent effects in advanced processes — noise coupling, matching, parasitics, LOD, WPE, PSE, and coloring — along with proficiency in mitigation techniques such as guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, parasitic management, signal integrity, reliability (EMIR), and ESD
- Proficiency with the use of Cadence Virtuoso layout editor and Cadence/Siemens layout verification tools (including PVS and Siemens Calibre DRC/LVS). Ability to interpret and correct ERC, DRC and LVS error reports
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong technical project management skills
Compensation & Benefits:
The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.
The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $136,000 - $204,000. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.
For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here.
US Export Controls:
This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.
Why work at Impinj:
Know you're making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at "Tecnopuc," a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote staff design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering
- 8 or more years of hands-on hardware or IC design experience
- Proficiency in CAD, EDA, or schematic capture tools relevant to the domain
- Experience leading architecture or design reviews and setting technical direction
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior and mid-level engineers on design methodology
- Familiarity with DFM, DFT, or reliability standards applied across a full product lifecycle
Tips for Your Remote Staff Design Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote staff design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your discipline and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Remote roles at well-known firms close quickly once shared widely.
Show async collaboration in your portfolio
Remote employers want evidence you can move complex design work forward without real-time check-ins. Document your process in your portfolio: include design reviews you led asynchronously, written specifications you authored, and decisions you drove through written communication rather than in-person meetings.
Highlight ownership depth on past projects
Staff-level remote roles require demonstrated ownership of full design cycles, not just execution on tasks assigned by others. In your resume and cover materials, name the scope of what you owned, the tradeoffs you resolved, and what shipped, so hiring managers can assess your independent judgment.
Prepare your remote setup before interviews
Remote engineering teams ask directly about your home setup, latency tolerance, and cross-time-zone availability during early screens. Have a clear answer about your work environment, your preferred async tools like Notion or Linear, and how you handle review cycles across multiple time zones.
Remote Staff Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote staff design engineer job?
Remote staff design engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent technical ownership without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async collaboration tools like Confluence and Jira, and a portfolio or project history that shows you have driven complex design work from spec to sign-off on your own. Prior experience on a distributed engineering team is a meaningful differentiator.
Which companies hire remote staff design engineers?
Remote staff design engineer roles are posted by Impinj, Tensordyne, and eBay and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology companies, distributed hardware and software teams, and growth-stage firms in semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and medical device sectors that have built processes for managing senior engineers across time zones.
Can you get a remote staff design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles at the staff design engineer level are uncommon because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your clearest path is through contract or project work that shows real design ownership, open-source or public design contributions, and async collaboration skills. Companies hiring junior remote engineers in this discipline typically look for a strong portfolio over a credential.
Do you need a degree for remote staff design engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated design competency and a verifiable project portfolio more heavily than a formal degree, particularly at companies where engineers are evaluated on output rather than credentials. That said, roles in regulated industries like medical devices or aerospace commonly require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as a baseline screening requirement.
Which industries hire the most remote staff design engineers?
Most remote staff design engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors have adopted distributed team structures where senior design engineers operate across geographies, enabling companies to hire specialized talent without requiring relocation.
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