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AI is making hardware engineers hot
AI is making hardware engineers some of tech's hottest hires, with pay growth outpacing software engineers, new data shows.
TL;DR
- Hardware engineers were historically overlooked in Silicon Valley compared to software engineers.
- The current AI boom is changing this dynamic, making hardware engineers highly sought after.
- Compensation for hardware engineers at entry and mid-career levels is growing two to three times faster than for software engineers.
- Companies involved in AI's physical infrastructure, such as Nvidia, Broadcom, and SpaceX, are urgently seeking hardware talent.
- Hardware engineers working with chips, power systems, and cooling are becoming some of the best-paid professionals in tech.