Application Engineer

The Richmond Group USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $150,000

Annual raises 4%–6%

Stable team environment

High-visibility R&D role

Full onsite in San Jose

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is working with a leading semiconductor company to identify a Hardware Applications Engineer for its San Jose R&D team. This hands-on role covers evaluation-board design, product validation, bring-up, debugging, and customer applications.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or EECS with 3+ years in semiconductor hardware or applications engineering, plus experience in schematic design, debugging, and high-speed interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EECS, or a related discipline is required.
• Typically 3+ years of relevant semiconductor hardware or applications engineering experience.
• Experience with schematic design, board bring-up, and hardware debugging is essential.
• Exposure to firmware, FPGA, high-speed interfaces, or video/audio technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and test evaluation boards for semiconductor products.
• Support schematic design, board bring-up, and debugging.
• Partner with IC design teams on product verification and validation.
• Develop application notes and other technical documentation.

Skills

Schematic design

Board bring-up

Hardware debugging

Firmware exposure

FPGA

High-speed interfaces

Video/audio technologies

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/EECS

Job description

The Richmond Group USA is partnering with an established semiconductor company to identify a Hardware Applications Engineer for its San Jose R&D team.

This is a hands-on role supporting advanced video-related IC products across evaluation-board design, product validation, board bring-up, debugging, and customer applications. The company is also known for its stable, long-tenured team, offering an environment where engineers can build lasting careers. That stability is especially meaningful in today’s Bay Area semiconductor market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and test evaluation boards for semiconductor products
• Support schematic design, board bring-up, and debugging
• Partner with IC design teams on product verification and validation
• Work with firmware, FPGA, and high-speed interface applications
• Help resolve customer technical issues alongside field-support teams
• Develop application notes and other technical documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, EECS, or a related discipline
• At least three years of relevant semiconductor, hardware, or applications-engineering experience
• Experience with schematic design, board bring-up, and hardware debugging
• Exposure to firmware, FPGA, high-speed interfaces, or video/audio technologies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical teams

What’s in It for You

• Base salary up to $150,000
• Annual salary increases historically averaging 4% to 6%
• Stable, collaborative environment with strong work-life balance
• High-visibility role within an R&D team
• Broad technical exposure across the full product lifecycle

This position is fully onsite in San Jose, California. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

All inquiries will be kept confidential, and candidate information will not be shared with the hiring organization without prior approval.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.