Entry Level Software Design Engineer Jobs

New grad software design engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with employers like RH, Apple, and The Tile Shop hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles508+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRH
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Sales Associate / Design Consultant
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Sales Associate / Design Consultant
Arhaus
Palm Desert, California
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Consulting & Professional Services
$350k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Design Technician
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Design Technician
Kimley-Horn
Phoenix, Arizona
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Associate's degree in drafting
5,001-10,000

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Architectural Design
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Architectural Design
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Tutoring & Academic Support
$65k - $67k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Senior Digital Design Engineer
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Senior Digital Design Engineer
Micron Technology
Richardson, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Assistant Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design
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Assistant Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, Colorado
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Tutoring & Academic Support
$58k - $60k/yr
Master's degree in fine arts
501-1,000

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Entry Level Software Design Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • RH30
  • Apple29
  • The Tile Shop19
  • Quanta Infrastructure Solutions17
  • AMD12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services80
  • Electronics & Hardware68
  • Manufacturing60
  • Retail57
  • Technology & Software56

Entry Level Software Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level software design engineer job?

Build a portfolio that shows design thinking, not just finished code. Employers at this level look for candidates who can move from requirements to prototypes, so side projects, capstone work, and internship contributions all count. Familiarity with CAD tools, version control, and the full product development cycle gives you a clear edge over candidates who only list coursework.

Which companies hire entry level software design engineers?

Companies hiring entry level software design engineers right now include RH, Apple, and The Tile Shop, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of product-focused companies, engineering firms, and technology teams that actively build rotational or structured new-grad programs.

Are there remote entry level software design engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this stage. About 17% of entry level software design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist if flexibility matters to you. Hybrid setups are especially common at larger employers who want new engineers to get hands-on lab or hardware time alongside remote collaboration.

Are these new grad software design engineer jobs?

Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior software design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or asks for a portfolio in place of a long work history. Look for language like "recent graduates encouraged" or "0 to 2 years" in the job description.

Which industries hire the most entry level software design engineers?

Entry Level software design engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive the most junior hiring because their product teams run on continuous development cycles that require a steady pipeline of new engineers to support design, testing, and iteration work.