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Market analysis, hiring strategy, and engineering insights from the team that places mid, senior, and principal engineers at Fortune 500 semiconductor companies.
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Sep 4, 2026
When Contingent Staffing for Engineering Teams Beats a Direct Hire
Procurement calls it contingent. The director who filed the req calls it the person who is going to close coverage before the freeze. Both words are right, and the gap between them is worth closing before you route a req through anyone.
By Jason Eisenberg
Sep 2, 2026
Engineering Staffing in Austin and the Temp Agency Question
Samsung has been running fabs on the east side of Austin for thirty years. Our office is four miles from one of them, and more than 70 of our placements are inside driving distance. Here is what contract engineering actually looks like in this city, from both sides of the table.
By Jason Eisenberg
Aug 31, 2026
Mechanical and Systems Engineers: What Contract Work Looks Like in Aerospace and Defense
Ask a mechanical engineer what contract work means and you tend to hear about a job shop. That picture is accurate for some industries. Defense and space programs run engagements measured in years, with review gates you are personally accountable for.
By Game 7 Staff
Aug 25, 2026
What DO-254 and DO-178C Experience Is Worth to Your Career
DO-178C and DO-254 experience is a hard gate that keeps the qualified pool small. Why the premium holds, and how to present it on a resume.
By Jason Eisenberg
Aug 19, 2026
The Contract Engineer’s Resume: What to List and What Technical Screens Actually Read
What to put on a chip, board, firmware, or mechanical engineering resume, and the red flags technical screens catch in the first 90 seconds.
By Game 7 Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Health Insurance and Benefits for Contract Engineers: What Your Options Actually Are
COBRA, ACA, or W2 with benefits? A clear breakdown of health insurance options and real costs for mid to principal-level contract engineers.
By Jason Eisenberg
Jun 19, 2026
Laid Off from a Semiconductor Company? Here's Why Contract Work Deserves a Hard Look
If you’ve been laid off from a chip company, contract engineering may be faster and more lucrative than your next FTE search. Here’s an honest breakdown.
By Jason Eisenberg
Jun 17, 2026
What a Real Principal-Level Engineering Role Actually Asks of You
Is your next role genuinely principal-level? Break down what real ownership looks like for DFT, FPGA, RTL, DV, physical design, and embedded firmware engineers.
By Jason Eisenberg
Jun 15, 2026
Defense vs. Commercial Semiconductor: The Career Trade-Off Guide
Defense or commercial semiconductor? A real comparison of comp, pace, skill trajectory, and fit for mid-career engineers deciding between tracks. From the firm that staffs both.
By Game 7 Staff
Jun 12, 2026
What Drives Semiconductor Contract Engineer Rates in 2026
What sets DFT, FPGA, RTL, and embedded firmware contract rates? Let's break down the real factors: node experience, tape-out count, clearance premium, W2 vs C2C.
By Jason Eisenberg
Jun 10, 2026
The SoC Verification Career Ladder: From Testbench Writer to Verification Architect
Map your design verification career, breaking down 5 levels of DV engineering with real titles, tools, and ownership at each rung.
By Game 7 Staff
Jun 4, 2026
Verification Engineers Are the Most Understaffed Role in Semiconductor Right Now
Verification engineers are among the hardest fills in semiconductor right now. Here's why the shortage exists, what great DV looks like at each level, and why the timing is right.
By Jason Eisenberg