Design Verification Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Design Verification Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in the Domain, North Austin's semiconductor corridor, and the Round Rock tech hub, across semiconductor IP, consumer electronics, and defense electronics. Employers actively hiring include Apple, NVIDIA, and Google. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads the team to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility of understanding design specifications and define the verification scope. Develop detailed test plans and verification infrastructure. Implement and execute verification test cases and debug complex issues. Implement and analyze System Verilog assertions and coverage (code, toggle, functional). Work closely with architects, designers, and pre and post-silicon verification teams to accomplish tasks. Develop innovative solutions to verification challenges with minimal guidance. Ramp-up on new verification tools and methodologies. Explore innovative DV methodologies to continuously push the quality and efficiency of test benches. Maintain quality standards and best practices in test and verification processes. Collaborate with design, verification, silicon, and architecture teams to achieve all project goals. Lead the development of verification stimulus models using the industry standard Portable Test and Stimulus Standard (PSS). Design and implement new verification methodologies for complex, scenario based test generation, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members in adopting these approaches. Drive the implementation of innovative stimulus modeling techniques to enhance functional coverage, scalability, and reuse across verification environments. Continuously improve design verification quality by standardizing best practices, identifying gaps in existing methodologies, and enabling more robust and comprehensive validation of system level behaviors. Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.
Basic Qualifications:
Will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and nine (9) years of progressive experience in a related occupation.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $164,528.00 - $246,000.00/year
Applicants:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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Who's Hiring
- Apple48

- NVIDIA13

- Google7

- GlobalFoundries6

- NXP Semiconductors6

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware84
- Technology & Software24
- Artificial Intelligence7
- Law & Legal Services6
- Manufacturing4
Design Verification Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design verification engineer job in Austin?
Austin's semiconductor and chip design cluster is your strongest target, with firms in the Domain, North Burnet corridor, and Round Rock campus parks hiring verification engineers for SoC, ASIC, and mixed-signal projects. Hands-on UVM and SystemVerilog experience stands out here, as does familiarity with low-power or high-speed interface protocols favored by local fabless and EDA companies. Networking through Austin Silicon or local IEEE chapters also surfaces roles before they post publicly.
Which companies hire design verification engineers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring design verification engineers in Austin include Apple, NVIDIA, and Google, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's market is anchored by fabless semiconductor firms, defense electronics contractors, and consumer electronics divisions with deep local engineering teams.
Are there remote design verification engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, though with limits, since hands-on lab work, emulation bench access, and silicon bring-up tethers most verification roles to a physical site. About 24% of design verification engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid schedules most common among teams doing pre-silicon simulation and UVM testbench development rather than post-silicon validation.
How can I get a design verification engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is landing an ASIC or design validation intern role at one of the semiconductor or consumer electronics firms concentrated in the Domain and North Austin. Target positions titled junior verification engineer, design validation engineer, or hardware test engineer, which local companies use as on-ramps. A portfolio showing UVM testbench work, even from coursework or personal projects, carries real weight with Austin hiring managers at mid-size chip teams.
Which industries hire the most design verification engineers in Austin?
The sectors hiring the most design verification engineers in Austin are Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's role as a major semiconductor design center, combined with its growing defense electronics and consumer device presence, drives consistent local demand for verification talent across these sectors.
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