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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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads the team to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility of the improving engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power devices. Works with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early involvement in the product life cycle. Responsible for performance exploration; explores high performance strategies working with the CPU modeling team. Also responsible for microarchitecture development and specification, from early high-level architectural exploration, through micro architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification. Develops, assesses, and refines RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals. Helps the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy. Helps verify that the RTL design meets the performance goals. Works with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability, and power. Anticipates and prepares for long-term opportunities or problems. Independently identifies innovative and strategic technology areas, and prepares proposals for research and/or development. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of experience in a related occupation.
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Range: $216,091.00 - $298,100.00/year
EEO Employer:
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
RTL Design Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple26

- Google13

- Qualcomm8

- Tenstorrent3

- 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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