Entry Level RTL Design Engineer Jobs
New grad rtl design engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of HDL projects or internship work in digital design can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Artificial Intelligence, with employers like Apple, Google, and Tenstorrent hiring at this level now.
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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Qualcomm is the world’s largest fabless design company, delivering cutting-edge hardware, software, and services to nearly every mobile device maker and operator in the global wireless ecosystem.
At the heart of Qualcomm’s multi-tier mobile SoC, Server, IoT, and Automotive roadmap are our high-performance, multithreaded, low-power Hexagon cores. These cores power a wide range of applications—from AR/XR, audio, and modem to machine learning and automotive. You’ll be working on industry-leading modem and AI cores, driving innovation across instruction sets, RTOS, software architecture, microarchitecture, power, thermal, and di/dt challenges.
We’re looking for a motivated and talented engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU cores. Ideal candidates will have experience in CPU microarchitecture and RTL design, with knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
Processor pipelines
Out-of-order execution
Load/store units
Caches and cache coherence
Memory hierarchy
Multi-processor and multi-threaded systems
RISC-V architecture
You will own microarchitecture and RTL development, including low-power optimizations, performance exploration, and achieving area and timing goals. Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills are essential.
Are you passionate about design and solving complex, challenging problems?
Join our Hexagon team—creators of over 20 billion cores—with a proven track record of innovation and flawless execution.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in CPU architecture and RTL design
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$98,500.00 - $147,700.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Qualcomm is the world’s largest fabless design company, delivering cutting-edge hardware, software, and services to nearly every mobile device maker and operator in the global wireless ecosystem.
At the heart of Qualcomm’s multi-tier mobile SoC, Server, IoT, and Automotive roadmap are our high-performance, multithreaded, low-power Hexagon cores. These cores power a wide range of applications—from AR/XR, audio, and modem to machine learning and automotive. You’ll be working on industry-leading modem and AI cores, driving innovation across instruction sets, RTOS, software architecture, microarchitecture, power, thermal, and di/dt challenges.
We’re looking for a motivated and talented engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU cores. Ideal candidates will have experience in CPU microarchitecture and RTL design, with knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
Processor pipelines
Out-of-order execution
Load/store units
Caches and cache coherence
Memory hierarchy
Multi-processor and multi-threaded systems
RISC-V architecture
You will own microarchitecture and RTL development, including low-power optimizations, performance exploration, and achieving area and timing goals. Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills are essential.
Are you passionate about design and solving complex, challenging problems?
Join our Hexagon team—creators of over 20 billion cores—with a proven track record of innovation and flawless execution.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in CPU architecture and RTL design
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$98,500.00 - $147,700.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
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Entry Level RTL Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level rtl design engineer job?
Entry level rtl design engineer employers look for hands-on HDL experience, so build RTL projects in Verilog or VHDL and post them publicly. Coursework in digital logic design, computer architecture, or VLSI strengthens your application, and a completed internship or senior capstone project can substitute for professional experience. Tailor your resume to each job description and highlight any simulation or verification work you have done.
Which companies hire entry level rtl design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level rtl design engineers right now include Apple, Google, and Tenstorrent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from semiconductor manufacturers, fabless chip design firms, defense electronics contractors, and consumer electronics companies that maintain dedicated digital design teams.
Are there remote entry level rtl design engineer jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are less common at the entry level than in software disciplines. About 22% of entry level rtl design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that many teams prefer new engineers on-site for lab access, tool licensing, and mentorship during the early part of a career.
Are these new grad rtl design engineer jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior rtl design engineer roles alongside entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op work in place of full-time history, and does not require prior tape-out credits, making a strong academic portfolio or personal HDL project a legitimate substitute for professional experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level rtl design engineers?
Entry Level rtl design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active chip design programs and regularly onboard recent graduates to fill pipeline needs as senior engineers move into architecture and management roles.