SoC Engineer Jobs

SoC Engineer jobs are open across semiconductor, consumer electronics, aerospace, and automotive industries, at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in digital design, mixed-signal integration, and power management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles295+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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HBM SoC Physical Design Engineer
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HBM SoC Physical Design Engineer
Micron Technology
Folsom, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$146k - $247k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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SoC Physical Design Formal Verification Engineer, HBM
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SoC Physical Design Formal Verification Engineer, HBM
Micron Technology
Folsom, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$124k - $254k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Principal SoC DFT Engineer, HBM
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Principal SoC DFT Engineer, HBM
Micron Technology
Folsom, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$199k - $347k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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SOC Engineer
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SOC Engineer
J2B GLOBAL LLC
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management

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Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer – Automotive MCU & SoC
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Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer – Automotive MCU & SoC
Stellantis
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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SoC Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple142
  • Qualcomm19
  • Amazon Web Services12
  • NVIDIA8
  • AMD7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware43
  • Technology & Software10
  • Automotive3
  • Telecommunications3
  • Medical Devices1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in SoC engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with RTL design and synthesis using Verilog or SystemVerilog
  • Proficiency with industry EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Innovus, or equivalent
  • Experience with SoC integration including bus protocols such as AMBA, AXI, or APB
  • Familiarity with physical design flows including floorplanning, place-and-route, and timing closure
  • Experience with low-power design techniques including clock gating and power domain partitioning

Tips for Your SoC Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to tapeout milestones

Hiring managers for soc engineer roles scan for concrete tapeout experience. List the process node, the IP blocks you owned, and whether the chip reached production. Generic RTL experience without that context rarely clears the first screen.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists soc engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by design methodology

Job postings for soc engineer roles often specify physical design, verification, or firmware integration as the primary focus. Targeting postings that match your deepest skill set, rather than applying broadly, produces better callback rates and more relevant interviews.

Highlight tool fluency beyond the obvious

Most candidates list Synopsys or Cadence. Differentiate yourself by calling out experience with specific flows: formal verification using JasperGold, low-power analysis in Voltus, or timing closure in Tempus. Tool depth signals readiness to contribute on day one.

Prepare for architecture deep-dives in interviews

SoC engineer interviews frequently go beyond RTL coding questions into bus architecture decisions, memory subsystem tradeoffs, and power domain partitioning. Practice explaining design choices you made and the constraints that shaped them, not just what you built.

Negotiate by anchoring to process node and IP complexity

When discussing compensation, frame your experience around the most advanced node you've taped out on and the complexity of IP blocks you've integrated. Teams working at leading-edge nodes and high IP counts consistently value those specifics more than years of experience alone.

SoC Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most soc engineers?

The most active employers for soc engineers right now are Apple, Qualcomm, and Amazon Web Services, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at semiconductor companies developing custom silicon for AI, mobile, and automotive applications.

How many soc engineer jobs are remote?

About 33% of soc engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab and EDA tool access this role often requires. Verification-focused and firmware integration sub-roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while physical design and tapeout roles more frequently require on-site presence.

How do you become a soc engineer?

Start with a degree in electrical or computer engineering with coursework in digital logic, computer architecture, and VLSI design. Build RTL design and simulation skills through coursework or personal projects, then pursue internships or entry-level roles focused on RTL verification or digital design. Progress by gaining exposure to full chip integration flows, EDA toolchains, and tapeout cycles across increasingly complex designs.

How do you get hired as a soc engineer with little experience?

Focus on roles titled digital design engineer, RTL verification engineer, or ASIC design engineer, which share core skills with soc engineering and serve as common entry points. Build a portfolio of personal or academic RTL projects, contribute to open-source hardware projects, and target companies with structured new-grad programs in their hardware engineering organizations.

What does the soc engineer interview process look like?

Most soc engineer interviews include a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round covering RTL design and verification concepts, and an on-site or virtual loop with multiple engineers. On-site rounds typically include a coding or design exercise in Verilog or SystemVerilog, a system architecture discussion, and a behavioral interview. Some companies add a take-home design problem before the final loop.

Where can I find and apply to soc engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to soc engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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