How much does a Hardware Engineer I make in San Jose, CA? The average Hardware Engineer I salary in San Jose, CA is $97,401 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $90,245 and $104,402. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Hardware Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary $83,729 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary $90,245 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary $97,401 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary $104,402 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Hardware Engineer I Salary $110,777 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Hardware Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Hardware Design: Hardware design may be viewed as algorithm, which considers all of the systems present and foreseeable requirements and arranges the necessary hardware components into a workable set of cleanly bounded subsystems with no more parts than are required.

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Circuit Design: The process of circuit design can cover systems ranging from complex electronic systems all the way down to the individual transistors within an integrated circuit. For simple circuits the design process can often be done by one person without needing a planned or structured design process, but for more complex designs, teams of designers following a systematic approach with intelligently guided computer simulation are becoming increasingly common. In integrated circuit design automation, the term "circuit design" often refers to the step of the design cycle which outputs the schematics of the integrated circuit. Typically this is the step between logic design and physical design.

Analysis 0.21%
Hardware Design 0.11%
Circuit Design 0.07%
Others 99.61%

Job Description for Hardware Engineer I

Hardware Engineer I provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products. Develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Being a Hardware Engineer I performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Hardware Engineer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Hardware Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Hardware Engineer I

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For Hardware Engineer I, the upper level is Hardware Engineer II and then progresses to Hardware Engineer IV.

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Hardware Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Hardware Engineer I, the highest Hardware Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Hardware Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Hardware Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Hardware Engineer I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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