Job Description
On a typical day, you could work on the design of some new feature to put into the chip, design a software model of the feature to verify that it does what you expect it to, or work with the hardware engineers (chip designers) to get it implemented on the chip correctly.
This may not sound exciting, but if you are on a quick project cycle, within 6 months to a year, you could see that 10 megapixel camera chip design be put into a chip, then a few months later on one the shelves of the local Target store. And, you can feel pride that the autofocus or flash control was your design. [And if it doesn't work, your fault!)
Pros
- flexible hours (as in when you start and end your day, not the number of hours, that can be 50+ hours a week)
- exciting work (especially if your product is being used by thousands to millions of people)
- mentally stimulating (lots of puzzle solving, design decisions, math and engineering)
- good pay, extra benefits, some companies have free lunch and dinner, free sodas.
Cons
- long hours
- it is hard to leave work at work, especially when a deadline is looming
Company Size
1000-10,000 employees
Pay Range
$90,001-$100,000
Years in Job
5-10
Education
bachelor's degree
City
Santa Clara
State
CA
