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Principal Product Designer - Design Systems
Expedia, Inc. 4.7
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting‑edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and we know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us.
The Product Team creates high‑quality end‑to‑end experiences for travelers, partners, and Expedia Group. Our customer‑first mindset focuses on developing products that encourage loyalty and repeat business from our travelers and partners. We partner closely with teams across Expedia Group to achieve growth and results for our customers and company.
Team Description
This role is responsible for advancing the craft and adoption of Expedia's design system, ensuring that our products are consistent, accessible, and globally scalable. You will contribute thought leadership, deliver high‑quality design solutions, and serve as a trusted partner to design, engineering, and brand teams. Working closely with system leadership, you will help bring the strategy to life by translating vision into practice, raising design standards, and mentoring others in how to design with systems at scale. You will be a hands‑on builder of the foundational components and guidelines that power our digital experiences, while also influencing adoption across the organization. Your work will directly impact traveler trust, satisfaction, and loyalty by ensuring Expedia's experiences feel cohesive, inclusive, and designed with care.
In this role, you will:
Design the next generation of Expedia's multi‑brand design system, creating a shared set of elements that are highly brand flexible.
Contribute to the evolution of Expedia's design system by creating components, tokens, and patterns that scale across brands and platforms.
Collaborate with engineering partners to deliver reliable libraries, tooling, and documentation.
Ensure the system reflects accessibility, inclusivity, and localization standards, supporting diverse travelers across the globe.
Champion design craft and quality by raising the bar for both visual and interaction design standards.
Partner with product, engineering, brand, and marketing teams to encourage adoption and alignment.
Mentor designers and advocate for systems thinking across the design organization.
Translate system strategy into actionable, usable solutions that empower teams and accelerate delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, User Experience or similar) or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant academic qualifications that help grow the team's knowledge or expertise are welcomed but not required.
12+ years of experience in product, visual, or systems design, with a portfolio that shows impact at scale.
Deep expertise in design systems and cross‑platform frameworks, with hands‑on experience creating and evolving component libraries.
Strong craft in visual and interaction design, with the ability to balance brand expression and usability.
Experience collaborating with engineering to deliver production‑ready components and documentation. Figma expertise is preferred.
Ability to influence adoption and drive consistency in a large, matrixed organization.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to bring clarity and inspire confidence.
A systems thinker who thrives in complexity but delivers solutions that are clear, usable, and scalable.
Preferred Qualifications
Craft Expert: Elevates design quality through detail, polish, and systems excellence.
Collaborative Partner: Works seamlessly across design, engineering, product, and brand functions.
Adoption Advocate: Champions the system's value and helps teams integrate it into their workflows.
Mentor and Influencer: Inspires designers through coaching and thought leadership.
Execution‑Oriented: Brings clarity, speed, and precision to system delivery.
Culture Builder: Embodies Expedia Group's values and fosters a sense of purpose in systems work.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.
The total cash range for this position varies by location. In Virtual (Los Angeles, CA) the range is $224,000 - $313,500 with potential to increase up to $358,000 based on performance. In San Francisco the range is $242,000 - $338,500 with potential to increase up to $387,000. In New York the range is $242,000 - $338,500 with potential to increase up to $387,000.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award‑winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises.
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
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$242k-338.5k yearly 4d ago
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Staff Product Designer, Human-Robot Interaction
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Who we are
Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visitaurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn .
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We're searching for a Staff Product Designer to join Aurora's Product Design Team. The Product Design team is responsible for creating a remarkably better, safer, and more efficient experience for every person who builds, operates, and interacts with our technology. This means we are constantly challenging the status quo to deliver experiences that are simple, clear, and intuitive by design.
As we scale our fleet of self-driving trucks and expand our network of lanes, endpoints, and waypoints, this role offers a rare opportunity to establish the interaction patterns that will set industry standards for how autonomous systems communicate with people in complex environments. As a foundational designer for this initiative, you will report directly to the Head of Design and act as a key partner in shaping the vision for human-robot interaction (HRI) at Aurora.
In this role, you will
Lead end-to-end design for key HRI projects, from initial discovery and research through implementation support.
Conduct hands‑on research to ground your designs in reality, leveraging direct access to end‑users, engineering labs, and our vehicle test track facilities.
Create prototypes to model and evaluate how our system communicates state and intentions across digital, physical, and human touchpoints.
Flex between broad, ambiguous design explorations and narrowly scoped, tactical feature work, adapting to the needs of each project.
Deliver prototypes, interaction models, journey maps, and service blueprints that bring clarity to complex interactions.
Partner closely with a core team of cross‑functional collaborators to define, explore, and ship solutions that have a real‑world impact.
Present your work and design rationale to collaborators and senior leadership, influencing the strategic direction of HRI at Aurora.
Contribute to our design system and vibrant studio culture, helping to maintain cohesion and raise the bar for quality across the team.
Required Qualifications
An online portfolio with examples showing how you work and the of your work in complex technical domains.
Proven experience (5+ years or equivalent) designing digital or service experiences.
Ability to model and communicate interaction concepts through sketches, wireframes, and dynamic prototypes.
Experience working closely with engineering, product, and design peers to define, design, ship, and iterate on highly usable products.
Strong prototyping skills in Figma.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design decisions to technical and non-technical collaborators.
Comfort working in technically complex environments with ambiguous problems.
Desirable Qualifications
High proficiency with methods of human‑centered design.
Experience designing for robotics, autonomous vehicles, logistics, or integrated hardware and software products.
Background in adjacent industries such as aviation, healthcare, or industrial systems where safety, clarity, and reliability are critical.
Experience with generative AI tools, 3D modeling, or industrial design concepts.
The base salary range for this position is $154-$223K per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together - all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora's California Employment Privacy Policy.
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$154k-223k yearly 1d ago
Growth Product Designer at VC-backed enterprise SaaS platform
Jack & Jill/External ATS
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
This is a job that Jill is helping to recruit for on behalf of one of our customers. To apply, speak to Jack.
Job Title: Growth Product Designer
Salary: Not Disclosed
: VC-backed enterprise SaaS platform
Job Description: This role seeks a Growth Product Designer to drive user engagement, product adoption, and retention for a leading global platform. You'll craft intuitive experiences, run experiments, and translate insights into measurable impact, working at the intersection of product, design, and growth to shape the future of work.
Location: San Francisco, USA
Why this role is remarkable:
Lead design efforts to unlock new levels of user engagement and product adoption for a global platform.
Join a rapidly growing, well-funded enterprise SaaS company transforming how global talent connects.
Accelerate your career by tackling complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives.
What you will do:
Design user-centric solutions that drive key growth metrics like activation, engagement, and retention.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, data, and marketing to define and test growth hypotheses.
Utilize data (qualitative and quantitative) to inform design decisions, identify friction points, and optimize user journeys.
The ideal candidate:
Possesses proven growth experience with a strong portfolio showcasing measurable outcomes.
Demonstrates a deep understanding of product metrics, user behavior analytics, and A/B testing frameworks.
Is comfortable working in fast-paced environments, with strong communication and storytelling skills.
How to Apply:
To apply for this job, speak to Jack, our AI recruiter.
Step 1. Visit our website
Step 2. Click 'Speak with Jack'. Step 3.
Log in with your LinkedIn profile.
Step 4. Talk to Jack for 20 minutes so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
Step 5. If the hiring manager would like to meet you, Jack will make the introduction.
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$101k-159k yearly est. 4d ago
Staff Product Designer: AI-Driven Unified Support
Monograph
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
An innovative online people platform in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Product Designer to redefine customer support experiences. This role involves designing intuitive customer interfaces and collaborating with various teams to enhance support journeys. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in product design and a strong focus on customer-facing solutions. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model.
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$101k-159k yearly est. 5d ago
Associate CAD Textile Designer
Banana Republic
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Born from two California creatives fueled by their explorer spirits, Banana Republic has repositioned itself as a premium, experiential lifestyle brand for today's modern world. Designed for a life where anything is possible, we use the finest materials with the latest fabric innovations to create timeless, versatile clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Through our home and art collections, we extend beyond apparel and are a part of our customers' lives at home.
We are creating memorable, immersive experiences online and in-store that build lasting relationships and solve our customers' lifestyle needs. Our team is made up of passionate and curious storytellers who are pushing the boundaries to deliver consistent, quality product through an elevated customer experience. Sound interesting? Join us as on the BR journey as we create what's next.
About the Role
In this role, you will support the development of the color, print and pattern identity for a product area. You will assist in developing seasonal print and woven concepts using a CAD system to create repeats, colorways, and scale variations of both purchased and original artwork. You'll need to partner closely with the design team and understand the brand aesthetic to achieve iconic and flawless concepts.
What You'll Do
Support in the development of seasonal print/color concepts and build out relevant print/yarn dye/ embroidery pattern stories from that concept that are on brand
Input prints and yarn dyes in CAD system in multiple colorways and various sizes, maximizing efficiency and organization and meeting deadlines
Maintain an understanding of print and CAD technology trends in the market, providing relevant imagery to communicate print trends and build seasonal color palettes and pattern boards
Assist in preparing artwork packages that comply with production ready standards, providing well defined recommendations to meet business requirements
Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs
Complete structured assignments based on stated priorities, such as maintaining an organized project identification system and ordering supplies.
Who You Are
Basic knowledge of CAD systems/software/printers (NedGraphics; Illustrator; Photoshop), MS Office and Excel
Basic understanding of print and textile designs, color matching and creation of colorways
Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles
Recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results
Benefits at Banana Republic
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $56,400 - $71,900 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
$56.4k-71.9k yearly 20h ago
Product Design Engineer
Mission Resourcing LLC
Computer aided design designer job in Oakland, CA
Vision
Affordable, natural, factory-built homes. We've embarked on a homebuilding renaissance where affordability,sustainability, and beauty come together. Out beyond ideas of right angles and hard lines, there's a bioceramic dome. The Geodesic Dome, introduced by the Visionary Architect Buckminster Fuller, is the world's most efficient structure. But to manufacture domes, we needed a material science breakthrough. Enter bioceramics a new class of earth-friendly materials that mimic human bone. Bioceramic domes maximize efficiency at the most fundamental levels - geometry, materials, and manufacturing method. In the future, we won't live in boxes. Join us there!
Project
After successfully achieving factory-built housing certification from the State of California and breaking ground on our flagship Amma dome build, we are hiring key team members to help us complete the design of the Amma product. We have a strong preference for team members to locate full-time onsite in Grass Valley, California, although hybrid/remote arrangements are possible for standout candidates.
Role
Geoship is seeking a Product Design Engineer to advance and finalize the design of our first Amma dome system. This role is for a first-principles problem solver and a multidisciplinary engineer who thrives in ambiguity and rapid iteration. You will integrate structural, mechanical, materials, and relevant building and safety standards into elegant, manufacturable solutions that bring a new form of sustainable housing into reality.
You will work closely with studio designers, materials scientists, manufacturing engineers, and operations teams to develop bioceramic molded parts, connection systems, structural components, interior systems, and other assemblies that seamlessly integrate into the finished dome. Your work will span concept development, detailed design, prototyping, design-for-manufacturing, analysis, testing, documentation, supplier engagement,
and hands-on support during prototype builds.
This is a rare opportunity to build a new housing technology from the ground up. If you think beyond conventional solutions, care deeply about regenerative design, and want to help shape the future of homes, we'd love to meet you!
Description
● Product & Component Design: Own the design of bioceramic components, connection systems, and mechanical assemblies from initial concept through release-applying first-principles reasoning, strong engineering fundamentals, and comprehensive system-level design that includes performing energy and load calculations, flow and pressure analysis, and MEP equipment selection; developing schematics, layouts, and installation instructions for HVAC ducting, piping, and related infrastructure; and ensuring compliance with all relevant building codes and industry standards.
● Design for Manufacturing: Ensure designs are compatible with casting, mixing, material-handling, and
assembly processes; create clear specifications, tolerances, and performance requirements to enable high-quality, repeatable, scalable production
● Prototyping & Testing: Build and test prototypes, develop test rigs when needed, and conduct design
analyses, validate mechanical behavior and assembly methods, and iterate rapidly based on real-world results
● Compliance & Standards Integration: Ensure mechanical designs align with relevant structural,
safety, and building standards, translating regulatory and performance requirements into clear
engineering specifications.
● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with studio design, engineering, materials, and operations teams to develop system architectures, resolve tradeoffs, and support prototype and pilot builds
● Documentation & Communication: Produce clear CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications,
DFMEAs, test summaries, and design justifications; present design options and tradeoffs to facilitate alignment and decision-making
Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
● 3 ~ 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical/product design, preferably involving large
complex assemblies
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify and implement effective
solutions using first principles, modeling, and hands-on experimentations
● Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion, Onshape, or similar)
● Demonstrated ability to take hardware products from concept through prototyping and into production
● Experience with tolerance stacks, design-for-manufacturing, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing
(GD&T)
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment-proactive, self-directed, resourceful
● Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Desired Experience
● Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past results
● Takes risks, learns from mistakes, and drives to improve the performance of oneself, others, and the company
● Experience working with cast or molded materials, especially ceramics and composites
● Familiarity with structural analysis techniques and tools (FEA and hand calcs)
● Experience designing components for modular building systems, architectural hardware, or complex mechanical assemblies
● Hands-on prototyping experience: machining, molding, 3D printing, fabrication, or test rig development
Benefits
● Base pay between $125,000 and $170,000, based on experience and qualifications
● Comprehensive healthcare coverage
● Stock options
● Health savings account
● 401k
● Opportunity to join a conscious, future-building team
$125k-170k yearly 1d ago
Physical Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026
Nvidia Corporation 4.9
Computer aided design designer job in Santa Clara, CA
Physical Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026 page is loaded## Physical Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026locations: US, CA, Santa Claratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR2009983We are now looking for a Physical Design Engineer!NVIDIA has continuously pioneered and reinvented itself over two decades through various avenues of computing: Graphics, High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Research, and more. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to tackle, that only we can solve, and that matter to the world. This is our life's work, to amplify human creativity, intelligence, and technology. Today, visual computing is becoming increasingly central to how people interact with technology, and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. We are looking for a Physical Design Engineer who will be responsible for all aspects of physical design and implementation of Graphics processors, integrated chipsets, and other ASICs targeted at the desktop, laptop, workstation, set-top box and home networking markets.**What you will be doing:*** As a member of the team, you will participate in the efforts in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies (flow and tools development) as well as implementation.* Your day to day will include developing chip floor plan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly and P&R, timing closure, power and noise analysis and back-end verification across multiple projects.* This position requires you to work with EDA vendor (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor, etc.) tool suites such as: ICC2,PrimeTime, dc\_shell, Innovus, SeaHawk.* You will interact with a diverse team engineers.**What we need to see:*** Completing an BSEE, MSEE or PhD (or equivalent experience).* Deep understanding of VLSI and Physical Design related basics & concepts.* Possess a deep understanding of static timing analysis, clock/power distribution and analysis, RC extraction and correlation, place and route, circuit design and analysis.* Experience in scripting and programming using several of the following languages/tools: Perl, C, C++, TCL, Scheme, Skill, or Make.* Previous internship or project experience in physical design implementation With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a passion for technology, we want to hear from you!Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 96,000 USD - 161,000 USD for Level 1, and 108,000 USD - 184,000 USD for Level 2.You will also be eligible for equity and .Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 19, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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$132k-175k yearly est. 3d ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Droyd
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
About the team
Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. Our robots operate in production settings, which means mechanical design has to be robust, manufacturable, and tightly integrated with electronics and control systems.
Our mechanical team designs the structures, linkages, and assemblies that make the robots real. This work moves fast and lives on the shop floor as much as it does in CAD.
About the role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Droyd, you'll own mechanical subsystems from first sketch through working prototype. You'll design, build, break, and iterate on real hardware.
This is a hands‑on role. You'll spend time in CAD, but also at the printer, in the shop, and on the robot. You'll work closely with electrical, software, and robotics teams to bring systems together.
This role is based in Burlingame, CA. We're an in‑person company. We build faster that way.
In this role, you'll
Own mechanical subsystem design from concept to prototype and iteration
Design parts and assemblies in CAD, supported by hand calculations and FEA when needed
Design for rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing and CNC machining
Make decisions on materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods
Integrate mechanical designs with motors, sensors, electronics, and actuators
Build prototypes yourself using 3D printers, shop tools, and CNC equipment
Work closely with manufacturing to turn designs into physical hardware quickly
We're looking for someone who
Has a strong portfolio showing complete systems taken from concept to physical prototype
Has experience on hands‑on engineering teams such as Formula SAE, aerospace clubs, or robotics teams
Has internship or early‑career experience on real hardware projects or at hardware startups
Is proficient with modern CAD tools (Onshape preferred, but not required)
Understands manufacturing methods, tolerancing, and assembly workflows
Is comfortable with hands‑on fabrication and rapid iteration
Nice to have
Experience with FEA, topology optimization, or generative design
Exposure to electronics, controls, or mechatronic systems
Interest in industrial or visual design alongside functional engineering
About Droyd
Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems to automate manual work for enterprises. We design the hardware, write the control stack, and deploy robots that operate in real environments.
If we do this right, robots stop being prototypes and start being infrastructure.
Join us and help build hardware that ships.
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$92k-123k yearly est. 2d ago
Electrical PV Designer
Redwood Electric Group 4.5
Computer aided design designer job in Santa Clara, CA
Redwood Electric Group is looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled Electrical PV Designer to support our project teams in the design and drafting of photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and code compliance of our electrical designs while collaborating closely with engineers, project managers, and construction teams.
About us
Redwood Electric Group is a large business providing electrical construction and design services. We operate throughout the Greater Bay Area with offices in Santa Clara, San Leandro, Vacaville, and Sacramento. At Redwood Electric Group, our philosophy is focused on the commitment to our customers. Their success is a direct reflection of our success. Our business continues to reflect strong growth through innovation and our team's commitment to exceed customer expectations.
Duties/Responsibilities
Develop electrical single-line diagrams for AC and DC PV systems.
Design PV array layouts, considering site conditions, shading, and component options.
Perform electrical calculations, including voltage drop, conductor sizing, and inverter loading.
Select appropriate PV modules, inverters, combiners boxes, and other system components.
Create detailed electrical drawings, including site plans, equipment layouts, and installation details.
Ensure compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC) and other relevant codes and standards.
Utilize PV design and Autodesk software and to create accurate and efficient designs.
Coordinate with structural engineers on mounting system design and integration.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams to integrate electrical designs into overall project plans.
Provide technical support during the installation and commissioning phases of PV projects.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in PV technology and industry best practices.
Required Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Helioscope, & PVsyst for electrical distribution and PV system layout.
Familiarity with California Electrical Code and other relevant codes and standards.
Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical approach to electrical system design.
Knowledge of PV system components and distribution equipment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams.
Contribute to a team environment where your input is valued.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred), or equivalent relevant experience.
1-2 years of experience of electrical design for a design-build electrical contractor or engineering firm.
Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP. Revit is appreciated.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
FE (EIT certification) appreciated.
LEED project experience appreciated.
Working Conditions
This position is based in our Santa Clara office and is not eligible for remote work.
Work may be performed in an office or on active job sites, depending on role and project needs.
Office work includes sitting, typing, and using a computer for extended periods.
Field environments may involve walking, standing, bending, or lifting materials (up to 30 lbs).
Noise levels range from quiet (office) to high (job sites).
May require occasional travel to project locations or meetings.
REG will provide reasonable accommodations as required by the ADA and applicable state law.
Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the work typically performed in this role but are not intended to be a comprehensive list. Actual responsibilities may vary depending on department needs, project scope, or business requirements. Employees may be assigned additional tasks as needed to support company goals and operations.
$70k-96k yearly est. 1d ago
Physical Design Engineer at Apple Cupertino, CA
Itlearn360
Computer aided design designer job in Cupertino, CA
Physical Design Engineer Job at Apple, Cupertino, CAJob Description
Physical Design Engineer
Department: Hardware
Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
Description
Apple Inc. has the following available in Cupertino, California, and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Responsible for physical design and implementation of partitions. Build partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle. Physically implement design partitions (from netlist to tape-out) for a highly complex System-on-Chip (SoC) utilizing state-of-the-art process technology. Work on partition-level place and route (P&R) implementation, including floor planning, clock and power distribution, timing closure, physical and electrical verification. Complete netlist to GDSII implementation for partitions meeting schedule and design goals. Oversee timing, physical, and electrical verification, and drive the signoff closure for the partitions. Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.
40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $151,091 - $214,500/year, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees have the opportunity to participate in Apple's stock programs, receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts, free services, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
2 years of relevant experience.
1 year of experience with each of the following: Encounter Design System tool, QRC, Calibre, Voltus, Primetime.
Preferred Qualifications
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$151.1k-214.5k yearly 3d ago
Design Engineer
Allstem Connections
Computer aided design designer job in San Jose, CA
The Plumbing Designer will be responsible for executing and leading the full plumbing design projects. You will draw new designs and update our current designs. During the creation process, you will ensure that our designs meeting all necessary design responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Draw, update, and maintain (layouts, risers, details, system narratives).
Strong understanding of plumbing system design, codes, constructability and coordination
Manage multiple complex projects at the same time
Support estimating efforts using industry estimating software (quality takeoffs, scope development, ROM pricing, design-build budgeting)
Ensure that all design projects are completed within budget and time
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical degree
AutoCAD, Revit (BIM experience a plus)
$90k-127k yearly est. 4d ago
Physical Design Engineer
Theconstructsim
Computer aided design designer job in Milpitas, CA
Pre-layout STA to ascertain feasibility, timing constraint validation and feedback to customers and design teams
Chip/Block Level Floorplanning and pin assignment
Review top-level/block-level clock specifications for completeness and feasibility
Handle all the Physical design tasks (Placement, Timing Optimization, Clock Tree Synthesis, Routing)
Perform sign-off tasks (RC Extraction, Static Timing Analysis, IR drop analysis and Physical Verification)
Presentations and Customer Interaction in customer meetings
Necessary Qualifications:
BSEE, with 9+ years of experience or equivalent experience. MSEE preferred.
Experience in ASIC Physical Design; Experience in an SoC product development organization with tapeouts at 28nm/16nm design nodes.
Hands-on Experience with implementation EDA tools like ICC2/Innovus.
Scripting (Perl/Tcl/Python) is required.
Good understanding of ASIC frontend design.
Experience in both Flat and Hierarchical layouts.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to analyze and resolve physical design issues related to library, timing constraints or CAD tools is required.
Experience with power analysis and IR‑drop tools (primepower/Redhawk) and Static Timing Analysis (Primetime).
Experience with Physical Verification and fix PV errors in layout.
Expert handling of Verilog HDL based Netlists, Physical design libraries.
Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to explain processes and answer customer questions during meetings.
Compensation: $190,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
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$190k-200k yearly 4d ago
Physical Design Engineer
Altera 3.5
Computer aided design designer job in San Jose, CA
Altera .# **Job Details:**### ## **Job Description:****About the Role:**As a Physical Design Engineer at Altera, you will play a critical role in the backend implementation flow - from RTL/netlist through GDSII/tape-out for FPGA/SoC devices. You will collaborate with architecture, logic design, DFT, CAD/EDA, and manufacturing teams to achieve performance, power, and area (PPA) goals, with a particular emphasis on programmable logic structures, block and full-chip integration, and the unique demands of FPGA technologies (e.g., configurable logic blocks, routing fabrics, I/O rings, on-chip power domains).**Key Responsibilities:*** Execute physical design implementation tasks (floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, engineering change orders (ECO), extraction, sign-off preparation) from netlist to GDSII.* Apply PPA optimization techniques (performance/timing closure, power reduction, area efficiency) across block-level and full-chip hierarchies.* Collaborate with front-end design, architecture, and CAD/EDA tool teams to ensure physical design constraints, timing budgets, power budgets, and DFT insertions are met.* Develop and enhance physical design flows, methodologies, scripts, and automation frameworks (TCL, Python, Perl) to accelerate turnaround, improve QoR, and reduce manual intervention.* Participate in timing, power, EM/IR integrity, signal/power noise, and DRC/LVS/ERC verification for sign-off readiness.* Integrate FPGA-specific physical design aspects: configurable logic block placement, fabric routing, I/O ring optimization, power domains for programmable regulation, and yield optimization.* Debug physical design issues and interact with CAD tool vendors and internal tool teams to drive tool enhancements or workarounds.**Salary Range**The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.**$127,400 - $184,400 USD**We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.### ## **Qualifications:****Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of experience in:* Hands-on digital/SoC physical design (synthesis through P&R and sign-off).* Industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys IC Compiler/Fusion, Cadence Innovus/Encounter, PrimeTime, STAR-RCX, Calibre) for high-speed digital ASIC/SoC implementation.* Scripting/programming (TCL, Python, Perl, shell) for flow automation and productivity enhancement.* Physical design flow: floorplanning, CTS, placement, routing, power domain gating, clock domain crossing, multi-power domain design, timing closure, ECOs, and DRC/LVS/DFM resolution.* Power/IR analysis, signal/power integrity reporting, and corrective action planning.* Interfacing with front-end teams (RTL, architecture), CAD/EDA tool teams, and manufacturing/packaging teams.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm, 5nm or smaller) or FPGA/programmable logic device flows.* Familiarity with FPGA architecture: routing fabrics, programmable logic blocks (PLBs), on-chip networks, I/O rings, static/dynamic reconfiguration.* Expertise in low-power design methodologies, power grid design, power gating, multi-voltage domain implementation, and power sign-off flows.* Prior exposure to full-chip integration flows (block-to-chip convergence) and high-frequency (1 GHz+) timing closure.* Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, including yield and DFM/DFY considerations.* Experience mentoring or leading small physical design sub-teams or owning major P&R blocks.### ## **Job Type:**Regular### ## **Shift:**Shift 1 (United States of America)### ## **Primary Location:**San Jose, California, United States### ## **Additional Locations:**### ## **Posting Statement:**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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$127.4k-184.4k yearly 1d ago
Physical Design Engineer
Etched.Ai, Inc.
Computer aided design designer job in San Jose, CA
About Etched
Etched is building the world's first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
Job Summary
Etched is looking for exceptional PD engineers to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for working with 3rd party design services to implement and verify physical designs, and will help Etched as we work to improve iteration speed on physical design.
Representative projects
Supervise the outsourcing of physical design to a 3rd party service
Deeply understand what is involved in physical design
Running Physical Design flows to close blocks, support ASIC infrastructure, automate Physical Design flows, improve CAD infrastructure
Drive dashboards that show the convergence of projects related to Physical Design
Optimize tool flows, working with EDA vendors to incorporate the latest features
Accountable for block level closure
Requirements
2+ years of previous experience with PD
Tools, flow, and design methodology from RTL synthesis to GDSII sign-off
Experience with back-end design and timing closure on 3nm-7nm
Experience with UPF-based low power design methodology, power verification, synthesis, scan insertion/ATPG, formal verification, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, IR drop, and EM/antenna analysis
Deeply creative and able to think from first principles
Desired qualifications:
Familiarity with transformer models and machine learning.
Familiarity with Cadence or Synopsys automated RTL-to-GDSII flows
Ability to program with Python or another scripting language.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.
Benefits:
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Relocation support for those moving to West San Jose
Compensation Range
$150,000 - $275,000
How we're different:
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.
We are a fully in-person team in West San Jose, and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.
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$90k-127k yearly est. 3d ago
AI Accelerator Silicon Design Engineer
Openai 4.2
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI research organization based in San Francisco is looking for a Silicon Implementation Engineer to develop and optimize physical design strategies for next-generation AI accelerators. The ideal candidate will collaborate with RTL designers and drive implementation solutions while ensuring power, performance, and area optimizations. This role requires strong expertise in physical design and methodology development, with a background in coding and tool creation. Experience with AI-focused chips is a plus.
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$96k-131k yearly est. 3d ago
API Design Engineer - Shape the Future of our API
Jobr.Pro
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI technology company is seeking a software engineer to design and build their APIs. This role focuses on ensuring the quality of API endpoints and involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the API suite. The ideal candidate appreciates good API design and can work independently in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of their API technologies.
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$90k-127k yearly est. 3d ago
Physical Design Engineer
Recooty
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Synapse Design has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Design Engineer to help lead our growing Physical Design Engineering team. We are looking for an experienced engineer.
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level
Industry - Semiconductors
Employment Type - Full-time
Responsibilities
5+ years of industry experience required
Skill Set: BS or above in electrical engineering or computer engineering
Experience with Hierarchical design is a plus
Experience with ICC2 or Innovus
Experience in taping out multiple technologies is a plus
Expertise in floorplanning large blocks or chip
Expertise in power grid design
Expertise in clock design and CTS
Expertise in low power flow (power gating, multi-Vt, voltage islands, dynamic voltage scaling, body biasing, etc) is a plus
Hands-on experience with STA, DRC/LVS, LEC
Experience in IR drop analysis is a plus
Programming experience in Tcl, and Perl is a plus
Involvement in flow development is a plus
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$90k-127k yearly est. 3d ago
Frontend Design Engineer for AI Document Studio
Reducto, Inc.
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A pioneering tech company is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the development of Reducto Studio, responsible for enhancing document parsing capabilities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in TypeScript and React, along with a keen design sensibility. This role requires creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces to streamline complex AI tasks. The position is on-site in San Francisco and offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a wellness budget.
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$90k-127k yearly est. 2d ago
Physical Design Engineer
Eridu Corporation
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Eridu AI isa Silicon Valley hardware startup focused on accelerating training and inference performance for large AI models. Today's AI model performance is often gated by infrastructure bottlenecks. Eridu AI introduces multiple industry-first innovations across semiconductors, software and systems to deliver solutions that improves AI data center performance to increase GPU utilization while simultaneously reducing capex and power. Eridu AI's solution and value proposition have been widely validated with several hyperscalers.
The company is led by a veteran team of Silicon Valley executives and engineers with decades of experience in state-of-the‑art semiconductors, optics, software, and systems, including serial entrepreneur Drew Perkins, co-founder of Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), Lightera (acq. by Ciena), Gainspeed (acq. by Nokia) and Mojo Vision (World's leading micro‑LED display company and developer of the first augmented reality contact lens) .
Key Responsibilities:
Define the Physical Assembly of SOC. involving all aspects of physical design functions such as P&R, timing, floorplan, clocking, electrical analysis, and power.
Proficiency in Synthesis design constraints (SDC).
Design and Architect Top Level and block Level Floor planning of the entire SoC.
Sound Proficiency in either Innovus or Synopsys Fusion Compiler required. Proficiency in synthesis, Floor planning Power Planning and Timing closure are required.
Prior experience with large skew optimized clock tree designs like H-Tree preferred. Clock Grid exposure is a plus.
Work extensively with Micro-architects to perform feasibility studies and explore performance, power & area (PPA) tradeoffs for design closure.
Develop physical design methodologies and customize recipes across various implementation steps to optimize PPA.
Work with a multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design by running all signoff flows such as Timing, Power, EM/IR, PDV.
Qualifications
Master's Degree or bachelor's degree in EE with a minimum of 10+ years of experience.
Knowledge using synthesis, place & route, analysis and verification CAD tools.
Familiarity with logic & physical design principles to drive low‑power & higher‑performance designs.
Fluency in scripting in some of these languages: Unix, Perl, Python, and TCL.
Good understanding of device physics and experience in deep sub‑micron technologies 7nm or below.
Knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog.
Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self‑motivated.
Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.
Prior experience of multiple tape‑out in deep submicron 7nm or below is required.
Why Join Us?
At Eridu AI, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure, working with a world‑class team on groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of AI performance. Your contributions will directly impact the next generation of AI networking solutions, transforming data center capabilities.
The pay range for this role is:
210,000 - 270,000 USD per year (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Computer aided design designer job in San Mateo, CA
A leading technology company in San Mateo is seeking an exceptional founding design engineer to create intuitive product experiences. The role requires expertise in TypeScript and React, with responsibilities that include crafting polished user interfaces and translating advanced AI technologies into high-quality products. Candidates should have a strong design sensibility and experience shipping products used by millions. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work culture.
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$90k-127k yearly est. 1d ago
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