Entry Level Silicon Engineer Jobs
New grad silicon engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship in chip design, verification, or physical implementation can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Science & Research, and Telecommunications, with employers like AMD, Nokia, and Advantest 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
Job Role and Responsibility: Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to define, design, verify, and create documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to the development of multi-dimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route and timing and power use. Analyze equipment to establish operation data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results. May also review vendor capability to support development. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various company products.
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, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required:
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role.
Specific skills required:
The following skills are required:
- CMOS transistor design;
- Physical design of deep submicron digital ASIC chips;
- Large-scale ASIC chip physical design;
- Submicron ASIC design flow;
- ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis);
- Back-End (physical design) EDA tools;
- Physical design (PD) process; and
- TCL and Perl.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits offered are described: 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
Job Role and Responsibility: Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to define, design, verify, and create documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to the development of multi-dimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route and timing and power use. Analyze equipment to establish operation data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results. May also review vendor capability to support development. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various company products.
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, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required:
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role.
Specific skills required:
The following skills are required:
- CMOS transistor design;
- Physical design of deep submicron digital ASIC chips;
- Large-scale ASIC chip physical design;
- Submicron ASIC design flow;
- ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis);
- Back-End (physical design) EDA tools;
- Physical design (PD) process; and
- TCL and Perl.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits offered are described: 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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Entry Level Silicon Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level silicon engineer job?
Entry level silicon engineer roles reward candidates who can show hands-on work, so a capstone project in VLSI design, an internship on a chip team, or coursework in RTL design and verification carries real weight. Employers at this stage typically look for familiarity with hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, basic scripting skills, and evidence that you can work inside a structured design flow.
Which companies hire entry level silicon engineers?
Companies hiring entry level silicon engineers right now include AMD, Nokia, and Advantest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level you'll find openings at large semiconductor manufacturers, fabless chip design firms, and technology companies building their own custom silicon.
Are there remote entry level silicon engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site because lab access and design tool licenses are often tied to physical locations. About 8% of entry level silicon engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist for candidates who need flexibility, particularly in verification and software-adjacent roles.
Are these new grad silicon engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior silicon engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, and focuses on foundational skills like digital logic, scripting, or EDA tool familiarity rather than requiring a proven commercial record.
Which industries hire the most entry level silicon engineers?
Entry Level silicon engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Science & Research, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because demand for custom chips, faster processors, and energy-efficient hardware continues to grow, creating steady openings for new graduates ready to contribute on a design or verification team.