Design Verification Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Design Verification Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Greater Boston, the Route 128 corridor, and the Lowell-Chelmsford technology belt, where semiconductor, defense electronics, and medical device companies run some of the most active hiring programs in the country. Analog Devices, Raytheon Technologies, and Marvell Semiconductor are among the established employers with deep roots in the state and consistent demand at every level from associate to principal. The most sought-after specialties are ASIC and FPGA verification, UVM-based testbench development, and system-on-chip validation for both commercial and defense-grade platforms. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Would you like to join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SoC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy-efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Design Verification, Emulation, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering.
Description
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a silicon design group with a critical impact on delivering world-class silicon to empower wireless products for hundreds of millions of customers. As a Wireless Design Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for pre-silicon RTL verification of wireless MAC and its interfaces with the rest of the wireless SoC. You will interact with DV methodologists, designers, and communication systems engineers to develop reusable test bench and verification environment deploying the latest methodology with metric-driven verification, ensuring the highest design quality.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of verification experience of wireless/wired communication block/subsystem.
- Advanced knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, and SystemVerilog Assertion.
- Knowledge and experience of ASIC verification flows including test bench development, constrained random testing, and code/functional coverage.
- Verification experience of one or more of the following: MAC, PHY, DMA, timer, AMBA bus and fabric, encryption/decryption engine.
- Verification experience of wireless/wired communication block/subsystem.
- Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB, WLAN, or Zigbee.
- Proficient in shell and Python scripting, Perl scripting.
- Experience of using AI technologies in data mining/analysis.
- Experience of Palladium/FPGA validation.
- Should be a team player with excellent communication skills, self-motivated and well organized.
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $165,800 and $292,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Would you like to join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SoC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy-efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Design Verification, Emulation, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering.
Description
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a silicon design group with a critical impact on delivering world-class silicon to empower wireless products for hundreds of millions of customers. As a Wireless Design Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for pre-silicon RTL verification of wireless MAC and its interfaces with the rest of the wireless SoC. You will interact with DV methodologists, designers, and communication systems engineers to develop reusable test bench and verification environment deploying the latest methodology with metric-driven verification, ensuring the highest design quality.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of verification experience of wireless/wired communication block/subsystem.
- Advanced knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, and SystemVerilog Assertion.
- Knowledge and experience of ASIC verification flows including test bench development, constrained random testing, and code/functional coverage.
- Verification experience of one or more of the following: MAC, PHY, DMA, timer, AMBA bus and fabric, encryption/decryption engine.
- Verification experience of wireless/wired communication block/subsystem.
- Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB, WLAN, or Zigbee.
- Proficient in shell and Python scripting, Perl scripting.
- Experience of using AI technologies in data mining/analysis.
- Experience of Palladium/FPGA validation.
- Should be a team player with excellent communication skills, self-motivated and well organized.
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $165,800 and $292,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design verification engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering required
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification methodology strongly preferred
- Experience with ASIC or FPGA design verification at block or chip level
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as VCS, Questa, or Xcelium
- Ability to develop constrained-random testbenches and coverage-driven verification plans
- Experience with functional coverage analysis and formal verification tools
Design Verification Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design verification engineer in Massachusetts?
Most design verification engineer positions in Massachusetts require a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, with a Master's preferred for senior roles. The role carries no state-issued license in Massachusetts. Employers in the Route 128 semiconductor and defense electronics corridor expect candidates to demonstrate hands-on proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation toolflows, which is typically built through university coursework, capstone projects, or internships with local firms.
Which companies hire design verification engineers in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts design verification engineer roles are posted by Apple, HPR, and SiFive and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of semiconductor, defense electronics, and medical device firms along the Route 128 and I-495 corridors makes it one of the more consistent states for this specialty nationally.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most design verification engineer jobs?
Waltham, Boston, and Boxborough account for the largest share of design verification engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston drives the bulk of demand thanks to its dense cluster of semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers, while suburban Route 128 hubs like Wilmington, Chelmsford, and Woburn contribute significantly because major chip and systems firms have anchored engineering campuses there for decades.
Are there remote design verification engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're limited. Design verification engineering is a hands-on discipline that frequently requires access to lab equipment, simulation servers, and prototype hardware, which keeps most Massachusetts postings on-site or hybrid. About 33% of design verification engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the remote-eligible portions tend to be test planning, coverage analysis, and documentation work rather than active silicon bring-up.
How can I get hired as a design verification engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship with one of the semiconductor or defense electronics firms along Route 128, which many Massachusetts employers use as a direct pipeline into full-time associate verification engineer roles. Analog Devices and Raytheon Technologies both run structured new-graduate and co-op programs. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as design engineer, test engineer, or FPGA developer can move laterally by building a portfolio of UVM testbench work or open-source RTL projects, and completing a graduate certificate in VLSI design from a Massachusetts university strengthens a thin resume considerably.
Where can I find and apply to design verification engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to design verification engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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