JAN 2025 MARKET BRIEF
Semiconductor
Compensation premiums in OpenGL, FPGR, and integrated circuits
Insights from 1,500 offers at 25 tech companies reveal significant skill-based pay premiums above Hardware and Electrical Engineering job families.
Why it matters:
Identifying required skill sets and structuring offers accordingly is critical when recruiting candidates with in-demand semiconductor skills like OpenGL and Integrated Circuits.
Key insights:
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Base salary premiums relative to Hardware Engineering vary significantly depending on specific skills – from +1% for Printed Circuit Board to +21% for OpenGL.
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The high demand for niche skills is evident in the growing use of sign-on bonuses and declining offer acceptance rates.
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In semiconductor labor markets, the hiring environment tilts in favor of employees.
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