Last updated 2026-07-05
39 Hardware Design Jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Browse 39 Hardware Design jobs across San Diego, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Hardware Design jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
This category encompasses roles focused on the design, verification, and integration of hardware components and systems.
San Diego, CA, United States Hardware Design salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $126K | $154K–$192K | $225K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego metro | $165K | $143K-$200K | 73 postings |
| California | $186K | $156K-$224K | 912 postings |
| U.S. | $180K | $146K-$216K | 1,521 postings |
Pay visibility: 20 of 39 visible postings include structured pay data (51%).
Explore San Diego, CA, United States Hardware Design salary data.
Companies with current Hardware Design listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Apple | 83 |
| 31 MSI - (Marvell Semiconductor Inc.) US | 32 |
| Qualcomm | 17 |
| ARM | 3 |
| Northrop Grumman | 3 |
| Elevate Semiconductor | 2 |
| 2 |
Hardware Design jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 39 | 100% |
Hardware Design jobs by seniority
Common Hardware Design job titles
FAQ
- How many Hardware Design jobs are listed in San Diego, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 39 Hardware Design jobs in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Hardware Design jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Diego metro ($165K P50, $143K-$200K P25-P75, 73 postings) and California ($186K P50, $156K-$224K P25-P75, 912 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Hardware Design roles in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Apple (83 jobs, 52%), 31 MSI - (Marvell Semiconductor Inc.) US (32 jobs, 20%), Qualcomm (17 jobs, 11%), ARM (3 jobs, 2%), and Northrop Grumman (3 jobs, 2%).
- What seniority levels are common for Hardware Design jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Senior (21 jobs, 54%), Mid (17 jobs, 44%), and Entry (1 job, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Hardware Design jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (39 jobs, 100%).
- What Hardware Design job titles are common in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Design Verification Engineer (2 jobs, 5%), Lead, Electrical Engineer (2 jobs, 5%), ASICS Design Verification Engineer (1 job, 3%), DDRSS Validation Engineer (RTL + Silicon Debug) (1 job, 3%), and Digital Hardware Engineer (1 job, 3%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (39 of 39). Senior-level roles account for 21 of 39 listings. 20 of 39 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Microsoft
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- Strong understanding of ASIC design flows, from RTL to GDSII.
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