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The cities near Sunnyvale, CA that boast the highest number of applications engineer jobs are: Concord Santa Clara Hayward Fremont Oakland San Francisco San Jose Berkeley San Mateo Daly City

Which cities near Sunnyvale, CA have the most job openings?

The 10 cities near Sunnyvale, CA that have the most job openings are: Concord Santa Clara Hayward Fremont Oakland San Francisco San Jose Berkeley Richmond San Mateo

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Which cities in the United States of America offer the highest salaries for applications engineer jobs?

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Principal Field Applications Engineer

Sterling EngineeringMilpitis, CA, US

$170,000.00 yearly

Permanent

Principal Applications Engineer.Power Electronics (DC-DC Converters).Location: San Jose / Milpitas, CA (hybrid).Compensation: $170,000 – $190,000 base + 15% or higher annual bonus (historical... Show more

Principal Applications Integration Engineer - Shockwave

Johnson and JohnsonSanta Clara, US

$105,000.00 yearly

Full-time

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything.Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are ... Show more

Sr Software Engineer, User Facing Applications

Imperative CareCampbell, CA, US

$169,000.00 yearly

Full-time

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Sr Software Engineer, Applications This position is based in our Campbell, California offices.This position is on-site & full-time Why Imperative Care?.At Imperative Care, we are developing nov... Show more

Foundry Applications Engineer

StmicroelectronicsSanta Clara, CA, United States

$151,200.00 yearly

Full-time

Technical Program Manager, RF & Silicon Photonics.At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society.As a... Show more

Applications Engineer- Sales

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.Milpitas, CA, US

Full-time

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BS in Electrical Engineering,  Will look at candidates with other engineering degrees.Semiconductor process equipment experience ( Thin Film, Deposition, ETCH).Experience interfacing with cust... Show more

SerDes Applications Engineer

AMDSan Jose, CA, US

Full-time

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING.At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded syst... Show more

Principal Field Applications Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.Milpitis, CA, US

$170,000.00 yearly

Permanent

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Principal Applications Engineer Mass Spectrometry

Centillion Infotech LLCMilpitas, CA, US

Full-time

Principal Applications Engineer – Mass Spectrometry.Information Technology (IT) / Scientific Applications.Principal Applications Engineer – Mass Spectrometry.The ideal candidate will combine techni... Show more

Field Applications Engineer

Amphenol Alden Products CompanySan Jose, CA, United States

Remote

Full-time

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At Amphenol Alden Products, we’re passionate about making a difference.Every device we help create plays a part in improving - and even saving - lives around the world.It’s a responsibility we take... Show more

Senior Principal Applications Engineer – Mass Spectrometry

Fox Point Recruitment LLCMilpitas, California, USA

Full-time

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Job Title: Senior Principal Applications Engineer – Mass Spectrometry.Manufacturing/Industrial/Production/Machinery.Salary: To be discussed with Client.The successful Senior Applications engineer c... Show more

Energy Delivery & Utilization Applications Researcher/Engineer

Electric Power Research InstitutePalo Alto, CA

$98,000.00 yearly

Remote

Full-time

EPRI's Applications team is looking for a versatile, collaborative engineer to join our group.You will help lead EPRI's efforts to apply cutting-edge technology and subject matter expertise to clie... Show more

Applications Engineer

YO AI LabsMilpitas, CA, USA

Full-time

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Experience in analytical instrumentation e.Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes.Self- motivated and constantly engaging with customers.Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, ... Show more

Field Applications Engineer

Amphenol TCSSanta Clara, CA, US

$80,750.00 yearly

Full-time

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets.A... Show more

Senior Manager Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Renesas ElectronicsSan Jose, CALIFORNIA, United States

$178,000.00 yearly

Full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled.Senior Manager of Field Applications Engineering (FAE).AI, server, and networking markets.You will drive customer success in digital multiphase power delivery and mo... Show more

Staff Applications Engineer

Alpha & Omega SemiconductorSunnyvale, CA, USA

$135,000.00 yearly

Full-time

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At Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), we design, develop and globally supply a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT, IPM, TVS, GaN/SiC, Power IC a... Show more

Principal Applications Engineer

Bright Vision TechnologiesCupertino, CA, US

$100,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Quick Apply

Principal Applications Engineer – Remote Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the... Show more

Field Applications Engineer (Altera FPGA)

Arrow Electronics, Inc.California,San Jose,CA,US

$91,900.00 yearly

Full-time +1

Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.Arrow Electronics guides i... Show more

Applications Engineer – Friction Stir Welding (FSW)

Element SixSanta Clara, United States

Full-time

Element Six is seeking a high-caliber Applications Engineer with a strong business development mindset to lead the expansion of our Friction Stir Welding (FSW) portfolio across North America.This r... Show more

Applications Scientist

BrukerSan Jose, CA, United States

Full-time

Bruker Nano has an opening for an application scientist based at our Billerica, MA office.As part of the North America sales applications team, you will primarily lead sales applications activities... Show more

SerDes Applications Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, IncSan Jose, California, United States

Full-time

Principal Field Applications Engineer

Sterling EngineeringMilpitis, CA, US

30+ days ago

Salary

$170,000.00 yearly

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Principal Applications Engineer – Power Electronics (DC-DC Converters)Location: San Jose / Milpitas, CA (hybrid)Compensation: $170,000 – $190,000 base + 15% or higher annual bonus (historically higher)Relocation: Available assistance if needed, preference for local candidates
OverviewWe are seeking a senior-level Principal Applications Engineer with deep expertise in low-voltage DC-DC converters (Buck conversion products) to support advanced power module products used in high-performance computing, networking, storage, and other demanding applications.This role is highly technical and customer-facing, combining hands-on lab work, post-sales design-in support, and close collaboration with internal design, validation, and field engineering teams. The position is based in the San Jose / Milpitas area and supports a major local customer.The ideal candidate is a former design engineer or verification engineer who has worked directly on DC-DC converter designs and enjoys solving complex technical problems in lab environments while working closely with customers.
Key Responsibilities

Act as the technical subject matter expert for DC-DC converter and buck conversion products.
Provide post-sales technical guidance and design-in support to customer engineering teams.
Conduct complex qualification and verification testing in local labs and at customer sites (approximately 50–75% onsite depending on project phase).
Support field engineers by resolving advanced technical questions and system-level issues.
Verify products against customer specifications and application requirements.
Collaborate closely with internal design engineering, validation, manufacturing, and business development teams to resolve issues and deliver results on schedule.
Translate customer technical needs into product recommendations, specifications, and development feedback.
Identify potential design or integration risks early and communicate clearly with both customers and internal teams.
Coordinate product integration efforts between component suppliers, internal teams, and customers.
Develop and deliver technical presentations and seminars for customers and field engineering teams.
Define initial project scope, prepare project plans, and maintain technical documentation.
May sit onsite with customers locally for extended periods during critical project phases.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of experience in design engineering, applications engineering, or verification engineering within power electronics.
Strong hands-on experience with low-voltage DC-DC converter design, validation, and application support.
Deep understanding of power conversion topologies, power integrity, thermal considerations, and system-level performance tradeoffs.
Extensive comfort working in lab environments performing qualification and validation testing.
Proven ability to support mid-to-large customers in complex technical environments.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to customers and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in power modules used for data centers, networking, computing, or industrial systems.
Experience supporting field application engineering teams.
Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Work Environment

Hybrid role based in the San Jose area.
Work from home option when not performing lab or customer-site work.
Significant hands-on lab exposure using advanced power electronics platforms.
Close collaboration with global engineering and manufacturing teams.