Remote Design Engineer Jobs in United States
Remote design engineer jobs in United States pay a median $180k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 64 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Frontend, React, TypeScript.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand design engineer skills
Jabil
Senior Principal Design Engineer, Systems Integration, Data Center & Infrastructure Systems (Remote)
General Motors
Design Release Engineer, Tire & Wheel Systems
Eaton Electrical
Design Engineer - Power Distribution
NVIDIA
Senior Thermal Solutions Design Engineer
Remote design engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote design engineer is $180k per year, with most roles between $149k and $220k — across 29 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 11% from mid level ($166k) to senior ($184k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote design engineers
Experience mix across 64 open remote design engineer roles.
Top companies hiring remote design engineers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote design engineers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote design engineer in United States is about $180k per year, with most roles between $149k and $220k — across 29 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote design engineers?
Companies hiring remote design engineers right now include Jobgether, Oklo, DRMP, Inc., Valmont, DENSO, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote design engineer job?
Across current remote design engineer postings, the most requested skills are Frontend, React, TypeScript, Figma, AI, API. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote design engineer jobs require?
41% of open remote design engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a design engineer remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 64 open remote design engineer roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote design engineer jobs?
Every remote design engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.