Design Engineer Jobs in Redwood City, 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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Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for mixed-signal/analog design engineers to be part of the team building next generation High Speed IOs for GDDR/HBM Memory Interfaces....

Member of Technical Staff, ASIC Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description: Lumotive is seeking a talented and experienced ASIC Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Beam steering Mixed Signal ASIC Controllers....

Wireless RTL Design Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

.- Familiar with SystemVerilog.- Exposure to chip tapeout or FPGA flow. **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range....

Senior RF Design Engineer

  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in...

(SL 4/10 at 8:14am CST) Product Design Engineer (Product Design Engineer III)

  • Cupertino, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Engineering Engineering (SL 4/10 At 8:14am CST) Product Design Engineer (Product Design Engineer III) What are we looking for in our (SL 4/10 at 8:14am CST) Product Design Engineer (Product Design Engineer...

Conceptual Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

What you'll do: Architect Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) tool Champion and maintain a minimum standard across all developers of the MDO tool Support conceptual design trade studies...

Product Design Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

We're looking for a Product Design Engineer to join the Snap Lab team at Snap Inc!...

Sales Design Engineer - ATM

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A global software company is looking for a Design Engineer to join the Technology Sales vertical....

Physical Design Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Physical Design Engineer Job Poster : Wisestep-Inc Skills:routing, timing closure, Chip-Level Floorplanning, clock tree synthesis, placement, sign-off verification, silicon chips | Location: Sunnyvale...

Staff Analog Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Role Credo is seeking a Staff Analog Design Engineer to join the R&D team. The Staff/Sr....

Senior Principal Hardware Design Engineer - Palladium and Protium

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a hands-on Principal HW Design Engineer who wants to expand their scope, and grow their career....

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Senior FPGA Design Engineer for our imaging and analytical products....

ASIC Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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ASIC Design Engineer - New College Grad 2025

  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

NVIDIA is seeking outstanding ASIC Design Engineers to design and implement the world's leading GPU and SoC's....

SoC RTL Security Design Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As a SoC Design Engineer, you will join a team working on SoC-level RTL design for our data center accelerators....

Demographic Data for Redwood City, CA

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Redwood City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.0%
Master's Degree
30.5%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
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 Redwood City, 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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