Design Verification Engineer Jobs in California
Design Verification Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in semiconductor, consumer electronics, and aerospace and defense sectors across Silicon Valley, San Diego, and the greater Los Angeles area. Employers such as Qualcomm, Intel, and Apple maintain significant design verification engineering headcounts in the state, with demand at levels from recent graduate to principal engineer. The most sought-after specialties include functional simulation, formal verification, and UVM-based testbench development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Join Qualcomm's design verification team in verifying the high-speed mixed-signal IP designs (PCIe, USB, MIPI, CXL, C2C, D2D, DDR, PLL, DAC, ADC, Sensors, etc.) for exciting products targeted for 5G, AI/ML, compute, IOT, and automotive applications. The team is responsible for the complete design verification lifecycle, from system-level concept to tape out and post-silicon support.
Responsibilities:
· Define pre-silicon and post-silicon testplans based on design specs and using applicable standards working closely with design team.
· Architect and develop the testbench using advanced verification methodology such as SystemVerilog/UVM, Analog/mixed signal simulation, Low power verification, Formal verification and Gate level simulation to ensure high design quality.
· Author assertions in SVA, develop testcases, coverage models, debug and ensure coverage closure.
· Work with digital design, analog circuit design, modeling, controller/subsystem, & SoC integration teams to complete the successful PHY level verification, integration into subsystem and SoC, and post-silicon validation.
Required for this Role:
· Master's/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
· 6 + years ASIC design verification, or related work experience.
· Knowledge of a HVL methodology like SystemVerilog/UVM.
· Experience working with various ASIC simulation/formal tools such as VCS, Xcellium/NCsim, Modelsim/Questa, VCFormal, Jaspergold, 0In and others.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with Low power design verification, Formal verification and Gate level simulation.
· Knowledge of standard protocols such as PCIe, USB, MIPI, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, etc.,
· Experience in scripting languages (Python, or Perl).
· Experience with mixed-signal IP design verification, such as USB, PCIe, CXL, C2C, D2D, MIPI, UFS, LPDDR5/6, PLL, Data Convertors (DAC, ADC), or sensors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
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PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$140,000.00 - $210,000.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
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Design Verification Engineer Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design verification engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Proficiency in hardware verification languages such as SystemVerilog and UVM
- Experience developing constrained-random testbenches and functional coverage models
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as VCS, Xcelium, or Questa
- Understanding of digital design fundamentals including RTL, timing, and logic synthesis
- Experience with formal verification tools such as JasperGold or Questa Formal
Design Verification Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design verification engineer in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science as the foundation for this role. No state-issued license is required to work as a design verification engineer in California. Employers typically look for hands-on proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM, gained through university coursework, capstone projects, or internships with California semiconductor and electronics companies. A master's degree strengthens candidacy for senior and principal-level positions at larger California design houses.
Which companies hire design verification engineers in California?
California design verification engineer roles are posted by Apple, Google, and Marvell Technology and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's deep concentration of semiconductor and systems-on-chip companies means openings are distributed across both large established firms and well-funded fabless startups throughout the Bay Area and San Diego.
Which California cities have the most design verification engineer jobs?
Santa Clara, San Jose, and Sunnyvale account for the largest share of design verification engineer openings in California. The San Jose and Santa Clara corridor leads because of its dense cluster of semiconductor headquarters and chip design centers, while San Diego's concentration of wireless and mobile chip companies drives strong demand there, and Los Angeles benefits from aerospace, defense electronics, and consumer hardware employers spread through the surrounding region.
Are there remote design verification engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited. About 33% of design verification engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves licensed EDA tools, shared simulation infrastructure, and lab access that requires on-site presence. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work are test plan authoring, code review, and coverage analysis rather than bring-up and lab debug activities.
How can I get hired as a design verification engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or new-graduate program at a California semiconductor company, with Qualcomm, Intel, and Apple all running structured new-grad hiring cycles that specifically target verification engineers. Candidates who have completed university projects using SystemVerilog and UVM, or who have contributed to open-source hardware verification repositories, stand out in applicant pools. Adjacent roles such as FPGA validation engineer or silicon validation engineer at California defense and aerospace firms are also common entry points that build the hands-on verification experience larger chip design employers expect.
Where can I find and apply to design verification engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to design verification engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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