Design Engineer Jobs in Livermore, CA

A Design Engineer in the engineering industry is primarily responsible for researching and developing new ideas for products, systems or components, and creating both initial sketches and detailed design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They liaise with clients, manufacturers, and other professionals to understand design requirements, ensure feasibility of design, and oversee the production process. Design Engineers also test prototypes, modify designs, and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Key skills for a Design Engineer include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, proficiency in CAD software, and robust knowledge of engineering principles. Additionally, good communication and collaboration skills are crucial for liaising with different stakeholders. A degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering field is typically required. Some employers may prefer candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Prior experience as a Junior Engineer, CAD Technician, or Mechanical Drafter can be beneficial stepping stones towards a career as a Design Engineer.

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ASIC/SoC RTL Design Engineer

  • Dexian
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
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  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • moments ago

SoC RTL Design Engineer San Jose, CA: 100% Onsite 6 + Months $60-$62.50/HR Role: Design and develop advanced SoCs across architecture, RTL, and verification....

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Circuits Physical Design Engineer - Library/Process Monitor

  • Apple Inc.
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • moments ago

We have an extraordinary opportunity for Physical Design Engineers....

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • KLA
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
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Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods....

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Physical Design Engineer

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Physical Design Engineer corporate_fare Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USA bar_chart Mid Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and...

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RTL Design Engineer, Machine Learning Accelerators

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

RTL Design Engineer, Machine Learning Accelerators corporate_fare Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USA bar_chart Mid Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members...

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ASIC Clocks Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

  • NVIDIA
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

We are looking for an ASIC Clocks Design Engineer to join the team. Our team crafts all aspects of GPU and CPU clocking....

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RTL Design Engineer, TPU Integration and Automation

  • Google LLC
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Experience programming in Python and shell scripting, and experience with SystemVerilog or other hardware description languages....

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Senior ASIC Design Engineer, Google Cloud

  • Google LLC
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

As a Design Engineer, you will architect and implement SoC-level RTL for our next-generation data center accelerators....

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Staff Design Engineer, Digital Signal Processing

  • Google LLC
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Apply share linkCopy link emailEmail a friend Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 10 years of industry...

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ASIC/SoC Design Engineer

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

design PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Proven background experiences in ASIC design.Knowledge of industry-standard on-chip interconnect protocols (AMBA AXI/AXI-S/APB)Experienced with Verilog, System Verilog, SystemVerilog...

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Senior Optical Fiber Network Design Engineer

  • PsiQuantum
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Summary: The Senior Optical Network Design Engineer reports into the System Design organization....

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Principal RFIC Design Engineer

  • Western Digital
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Company Description At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of...

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Senior Packaging Design Engineer, Silicon

  • Google
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Collaborate closely with Signal integrity (SI)/Power Integrity (PI), Test, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mechanical Engineering teams to refine and optimize product package architecture and design...

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Senior ICE Emulation Design Engineer

  • Axiado Corporation
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Senior Emulation Design Engineer position is your opportunity to join one of the industry's leading companies in platform security management and ransomware detection for cloud datacenters...

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Harness Design Engineer

  • Astro Digital
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary We're looking for a Harness Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of electrical harness development from concept through integration and test on next-generation spacecraft programs...

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Livermore, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Livermore, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.2%
Master's Degree
30.5%
Associate's Degree
6.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Design Engineers in Livermore, CA
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%


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