Mid Level Silicon Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level silicon design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own blocks or subsystems end to end, drive design decisions with limited oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Roles are 17% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Telecommunications, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, with AMD, Nokia, and AEVA among the employers hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AMD, Inc., is hiring SMTS Silicon Design Engineer to contribute to AMD’s CDFX DV team to perform the DFT IP verification, which includes work on IP level test plan creation and development, conducting and participating in test plan reviews. Develop scalable verification components, random-constrained stimulus, and debugging regression failures. Perform code reviews and DV coverage analysis. Provide technical guidance and innovative ideas to improve quality, processes, and productivity. Lead DV execution, including DV project planning, delivery timelines, deliverables, and quality checks. Track project progress and ensure projects stay on track for timely completion. Provide technical support to SOC teams (internal customers) on DFT IP deliverables and tape out readiness signoff. Collaborate with cross-functional DV technical leaders to drive DFX DV strategy.
Can work remotely.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online.
Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required
Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.
Alternate combination of education and experience
Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.
Specific skills required
The following skills are required:
Position requires four (4) years of experience in the following:
- Design verification on complex CPU/ASIC projects from inception to tape-out;
- Functional design verification, including test bench architecture, tool integration, coverage, power domains, random constrained testing, and debug;
- Leading a small design verification engineering team;
- IP level test plan creation and development;
- Conducting and participating in test plan reviews;
- Developing scalable verification components;
- Random-constrained stimulus;
- Debugging regression failures;
- Post-Silicon debug and Feedback Integration into design or verification Flow; and
- Code coverage closure.
Can work remotely.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
BENEFITS
AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
INTRODUCTION
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AMD, Inc., is hiring SMTS Silicon Design Engineer to contribute to AMD’s CDFX DV team to perform the DFT IP verification, which includes work on IP level test plan creation and development, conducting and participating in test plan reviews. Develop scalable verification components, random-constrained stimulus, and debugging regression failures. Perform code reviews and DV coverage analysis. Provide technical guidance and innovative ideas to improve quality, processes, and productivity. Lead DV execution, including DV project planning, delivery timelines, deliverables, and quality checks. Track project progress and ensure projects stay on track for timely completion. Provide technical support to SOC teams (internal customers) on DFT IP deliverables and tape out readiness signoff. Collaborate with cross-functional DV technical leaders to drive DFX DV strategy.
Can work remotely.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online.
Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required
Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.
Alternate combination of education and experience
Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.
Specific skills required
The following skills are required:
Position requires four (4) years of experience in the following:
- Design verification on complex CPU/ASIC projects from inception to tape-out;
- Functional design verification, including test bench architecture, tool integration, coverage, power domains, random constrained testing, and debug;
- Leading a small design verification engineering team;
- IP level test plan creation and development;
- Conducting and participating in test plan reviews;
- Developing scalable verification components;
- Random-constrained stimulus;
- Debugging regression failures;
- Post-Silicon debug and Feedback Integration into design or verification Flow; and
- Code coverage closure.
Can work remotely.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
BENEFITS
AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Mid Level Silicon Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level silicon design engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led a design block from specification through tape-out, made architectural tradeoffs, and delivered measurable results. Strong candidates demonstrate proficiency in RTL design or physical implementation, familiarity with industry EDA tools, and the ability to collaborate across verification, physical design, and systems teams without constant direction.
Which companies hire mid level silicon design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level silicon design engineers right now include AMD, Nokia, and AEVA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from semiconductor companies, fabless chip startups, and large technology firms building custom silicon for compute, networking, or consumer devices.
Are there remote mid level silicon design engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role skews on-site more than most engineering disciplines due to lab access and EDA tool licensing. About 17% of mid level silicon design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at larger semiconductor employers who maintain distributed design teams.
How do I move up to a mid level silicon design engineer role?
The path runs through deepening ownership over time. Early-career engineers who consistently take full responsibility for a design block, seek out increasingly complex problems, document their contributions clearly, and build fluency in both front-end and back-end flows tend to reach mid level standing. Demonstrable impact on a shipped product, combined with cross-functional collaboration skills, is what distinguishes mid level candidates from early-career contributors.
Which industries hire the most mid level silicon design engineers?
Mid Level silicon design engineer roles concentrate in Telecommunications, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they are actively developing custom or specialized silicon for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence accelerators, mobile systems-on-chip, and next-generation networking hardware.