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Hardware Engineer

HIGH DemandLOW AI Risk· Rs.155k+ /mo

About This Role

Designs and develops physical computer components like processors, memory boards, and network routers.

Work Environment

INDOORTeam: MEDIUMCASUALRemote: LOW

Skills Required

Required

PCB Design & Embedded Hardware

Preferred

Electrical Circuit Design

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.70k – Rs.130k/mo
Mid-LevelRs.130k – Rs.250k/mo
SeniorRs.250k – Rs.450k/mo

Global Salary (USD / year)

Entry Level$75k – $105k/yr
Mid-Level$105k – $155k/yr
Senior$155k – $230k/yr

Risks & Challenges

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW

Job Security (SL)

MEDIUM

How to Qualify in Sri Lanka

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University Degrees (18)

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BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication EngineeringColombo International Nautical and Engineering College
⏱ 4.0Rs.600k/yr
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology HonoursNorthshore College
⏱ 4.0
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Honours (Top-up)Northshore College
⏱ 1.5
BTech (Hons) in ElectronicsSLTC Research University
⏱ 4.0Rs.500k/yr
EngineeringUniversity of JaffnaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of JaffnaGov
⏱ 4.0
Physical ScienceUniversity of KelaniyaGov
⏱ 3.0
Physical ScienceUniversity of KelaniyaGov
⏱ 3.0
EngineeringUniversity of MoratuwaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of MoratuwaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of PeradeniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of PeradeniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of RuhunaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of RuhunaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 4.0
Physical ScienceUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 3.0
Physical ScienceUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 3.0

At a Glance

SL Salary (entry)Rs.70k – Rs.130k/mo
SL Salary (senior)Rs.250k – Rs.450k/mo
Global (senior)$155k – $230k/yr
SL DemandHIGH
WLB Score7/10
Remote WorkLOW

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

To become a Hardware Engineer in Sri Lanka. Relevant degree programmes include: BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Honours, Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Honours (Top-up). Professional qualifications: Corporate Membership — Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Hardware Engineers at paths.lk/career-paths/hardware-engineer.

In Sri Lanka, a Hardware Engineer earns LKR 70k–LKR 130k/month at entry level, LKR 130k–LKR 250k/month at mid-level, and LKR 250k–LKR 450k/month at senior level. Globally, experienced Hardware Engineers earn USD 230k+/year.

Key skills for a Hardware Engineer in Sri Lanka: PCB Design & Embedded Hardware.