Asic Verification Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA
Asic Verification Engineer jobs in San Jose are concentrated in North San Jose, the Alviso corridor, and downtown's tech core, driven by the semiconductor and EDA firms headquartered there. Employers hiring right now include Cisco, Nokia, and Micron Technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities
Team Introduction
Our team is building industry-leading, highly efficient, and scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC) from the ground up to better serve our billions of users. We are looking for strong video codec design engineers to design hardware accelerators for advanced video encoding and processing. The successful candidate will be part of a fast-growing team that includes algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification experts with a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services.
Responsibilities:
- In this role as a design verification engineer, you will be taking on an important role in helping deliver a Video Codec IP by generating test benches and running simulations.
- You will interface with architects and ASIC/FPGA design engineers to develop test plans, lead bug tracking, and automation of regression testing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM methodology
- Knowledge of SystemC and DPI
- Excellent knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, Unix-shell scripting
- Working experience with generating test benches and a leadership role in bug tracking
- Hands-on experience in VCS, Verdi. Capable of waveform debug, and isolate the TB/Design issue.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Video Codecs
- Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions
- Experience with formal verification is a plus
- Knowledge of C programming and can modify existing C-model for vector/debug buffer dump is preferred.
About us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $450000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
Our team is building industry-leading, highly efficient, and scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC) from the ground up to better serve our billions of users. We are looking for strong video codec design engineers to design hardware accelerators for advanced video encoding and processing. The successful candidate will be part of a fast-growing team that includes algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification experts with a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services.
Responsibilities:
- In this role as a design verification engineer, you will be taking on an important role in helping deliver a Video Codec IP by generating test benches and running simulations.
- You will interface with architects and ASIC/FPGA design engineers to develop test plans, lead bug tracking, and automation of regression testing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM methodology
- Knowledge of SystemC and DPI
- Excellent knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, Unix-shell scripting
- Working experience with generating test benches and a leadership role in bug tracking
- Hands-on experience in VCS, Verdi. Capable of waveform debug, and isolate the TB/Design issue.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Video Codecs
- Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions
- Experience with formal verification is a plus
- Knowledge of C programming and can modify existing C-model for vector/debug buffer dump is preferred.
About us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $450000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Who's Hiring
- Cisco13
- Nokia13
- Micron Technology9
- Axiado4
- ByteDance4
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Telecommunications
Asic Verification Engineer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a asic verification engineer job in San Jose?
Target the semiconductor IP, EDA software, and systems-on-chip teams concentrated in North San Jose and the Great America Parkway corridor. Employers in those clusters hire verification engineers with UVM methodology experience, SystemVerilog fluency, and exposure to functional coverage closure. Candidates who can show tape-out contributions or prior internships with chip design teams stand out in this market.
Which companies hire asic verification engineers in San Jose?
Employers hiring asic verification engineers in San Jose right now include Cisco, Nokia, and Micron Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Jose's hiring base skews heavily toward established semiconductor IP houses, fabless chip designers, and EDA tool vendors with large local engineering headcounts.
Are there remote asic verification engineer jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though with limits: asic verification work requires lab access for bring-up and hardware-in-the-loop testing, so fully remote roles are uncommon compared to purely software-focused positions. About 11% of asic verification engineer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common. Simulation-heavy regression and coverage analysis work is the portion most likely to be done off-site.
How can I get a asic verification engineer job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate verification engineer role at one of San Jose's mid-size fabless companies, which tend to hire new graduates more consistently than larger firms. Internships at local EDA vendors or chip startups near North First Street are another strong foothold. Building a portfolio of UVM testbench projects and contributing to open-source RISC-V verification environments helps candidates compete against more experienced applicants.
Which industries hire the most asic verification engineers in San Jose?
Most asic verification engineer openings in San Jose sit in Electronics & Hardware and Telecommunications, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Jose's role as the geographic center of Silicon Valley means semiconductor design, EDA tools, and communications hardware companies maintain their largest engineering teams here, sustaining consistent demand for verification talent.
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