RTL Design Engineer Jobs in California

RTL Design Engineer jobs in California are available now at employers like Apple, Google, and Qualcomm and other employers across Sunnyvale, Irvine, and Santa Clara and other California metros, from entry level to senior. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top employerApple
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Cities hiring13
Work type88% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Qualcomm
Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer
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Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer
Qualcomm
Santa Clara, California
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Tenstorrent
Sr. Engineer, RTL Implementation
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Sr. Engineer, RTL Implementation
Tenstorrent
Santa Clara County, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$100k - $500k
Hybrid
None

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Google
TPU Compute RTL Design Engineer
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TPU Compute RTL Design Engineer
Google
Sunnyvale, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$163k - $237k/yr
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tesla
RTL Design Engineer, Interconnect & Memory Systems
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Added 1w ago
RTL Design Engineer, Interconnect & Memory Systems
Tesla
Palo Alto, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$128k - $414k/yr
On-Site
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Google
Senior RTL Design Engineer, TPU
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Senior RTL Design Engineer, TPU
Google
Sunnyvale, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$163k - $237k/yr
Bachelor's
10,000+

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RTL Design Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Santa Clara
8 jobs
Los Angeles
6 jobs
San Francisco Bay Area
6 jobs
San Diego
5 jobs
San Jose
4 jobs
Santa Clara County
3 jobs
Austin
2 jobs

RTL Design Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple26
  • Google
    Google13
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm8
  • Tenstorrent
    Tenstorrent3
  • Motorola Solutions
    Motorola Solutions3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware38
  • Technology & Software25
  • Artificial Intelligence15
  • Telecommunications5
  • Consulting & Professional Services5

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in RTL design engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
  • Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog for RTL design and verification
  • Experience with industry-standard synthesis tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler or Cadence Genus
  • Familiarity with static timing analysis and timing closure methodologies
  • Hands-on experience writing or reviewing UVM-based testbenches for functional verification
  • Knowledge of low-power design techniques including clock gating and power domain partitioning

RTL Design Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How many RTL design engineer jobs are there in California?

There are 66+ RTL design engineer openings in California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Sunnyvale, Irvine, and Santa Clara. New positions post regularly as employers across California hire.

Which California cities have the most RTL design engineer jobs?

Sunnyvale, Irvine, and Santa Clara have the most RTL design engineer openings in California right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire RTL design engineers in California?

California RTL design engineer roles are posted by Apple, Google, and Qualcomm and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote RTL design engineer jobs in California?

Yes. About 13% of RTL design engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in California metros.

How do I apply for RTL design engineer jobs in California?

You can apply to RTL design engineer jobs in California directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred California location, then apply to each one that fits.

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