Mid Level Silicon Engineer Jobs
Mid level silicon engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior teammates, and make design decisions with limited oversight. Openings are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Electronics & Hardware, Telecommunications, and Technology & Software, with AMD, Nokia, and SpaceX 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 Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level silicon engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove implementation decisions, debugged across the full stack from RTL to silicon, or delivered tape-outs with minimal direction. Emphasize tools like Verilog, SystemVerilog, or relevant EDA platforms. Recruiters at this level look for engineers who can run a project independently, so your resume and cover letter should center concrete outcomes over task lists.
Which companies hire mid level silicon engineers?
Companies hiring mid level silicon engineers right now include AMD, Nokia, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from semiconductor pure-plays, vertically integrated tech companies building custom silicon, and defense contractors investing in specialized chip design.
Are there remote mid level silicon engineer jobs?
Yes, though silicon engineering is more lab- and tool-dependent than purely software roles. About 11% of mid level silicon engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in design verification, firmware, and physical design roles where collaboration happens through EDA licenses and cloud simulation environments rather than on-site lab access.
How do I move up to a mid level silicon engineer role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level silicon engineer role comes down to deepening your specialization and accumulating real ownership. Spend your first years building fluency in one or two domains, such as RTL design, physical design, or design verification, then seek out projects where you own a block or a testbench rather than contributing to someone else's. Measurable outcomes, like closing a timing violation, improving coverage, or contributing to a successful tapeout, signal readiness for mid level work.
Which industries hire the most mid level silicon engineers?
Mid Level silicon engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Telecommunications, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are building or scaling proprietary chips, requiring engineers with enough experience to contribute independently to complex design cycles without extensive mentoring overhead.