Pay
Arguably, one of the most important aspects of a job is the salary and other cash incentives you will get. After all, how many people are lucky enough to be able to say that they'd do their job even if the pay was removed? However, very many people doing semiconductor design have a geniune interest in electronics and enjoy the challenge of problem solving, so they naturally excel at their jobs and find true enjoyment at the end of the day.
The semiconductor design field tends to pay pretty well, as do most engineering type positions. In addition to your salary, you will frequently find quite a selection of stock grants, stock purchase programs, and bonuses. These additional perks can really boost your annual income, especially if the company you work for is doing well!