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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.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the system and design teams to review and understand the MAC subsystem microarchitecture, and create verification plan from specification, review and refine to achieve coverage targets.
- Build block/subsystem level test benches, create UVM libraries, using the best-in-class DV methodology. Architect test benches with maximum reusability in mind.
- Develop and execute both directed and constrained random tests, debug failures, manage bug tracking, and work with designers to drive closure of issues found.
- Create and analyze block/subsystem-level coverage models, and add test cases to increase coverage.
- Use machine learning and AI technologies to identify design and test bench issues and ensure DV quality.
- Support MAC subsystem validation using Palladium and/or FPGA.
- Work with team members to improve DV methodology and flow.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of verification experience of wireless/wired communication block/subsystem.
- 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.
Pay & Benefits
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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the system and design teams to review and understand the MAC subsystem microarchitecture, and create verification plan from specification, review and refine to achieve coverage targets.
- Build block/subsystem level test benches, create UVM libraries, using the best-in-class DV methodology. Architect test benches with maximum reusability in mind.
- Develop and execute both directed and constrained random tests, debug failures, manage bug tracking, and work with designers to drive closure of issues found.
- Create and analyze block/subsystem-level coverage models, and add test cases to increase coverage.
- Use machine learning and AI technologies to identify design and test bench issues and ensure DV quality.
- Support MAC subsystem validation using Palladium and/or FPGA.
- Work with team members to improve DV methodology and flow.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of verification experience of wireless/wired communication block/subsystem.
- 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.
Pay & Benefits
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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.
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Who's Hiring
- Google15
- Micron Technology14
- AMD13
- Qualcomm13
- Texas Instruments12
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software24
- Electronics & Hardware24
- Artificial Intelligence6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Telecommunications3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design verification jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification environments
- Experience with industry-standard simulators such as Cadence Xcelium, Synopsys VCS, or Mentor Questa
- Hands-on functional coverage closure and assertion-based verification on RTL designs
- Familiarity with formal verification tools such as JasperGold or VC Formal
- Understanding of AMBA protocols including AXI, AHB, or APB for interface-level verification
Tips for Your Design Verification Job Search
Quantify coverage closure on your resume
Design verification resumes that list specific coverage metrics, assertion counts, or functional coverage results stand out immediately. Recruiters scanning for verification engineers want to see numbers tied to tape-out milestones, not just tool names or methodology buzzwords.
Lead with your simulation environment expertise
SystemVerilog UVM, Cadence Xcelium, and Synopsys VCS show up in nearly every job posting. Call out your primary simulation environment in your resume summary and match it to the exact tool stack listed in each job description before applying.
Filter openings by verification methodology
Job titles for this role vary widely, from verification engineer to design verification lead to SoC validation engineer. Search for the specific methodology you work in, such as formal verification or emulation, alongside the title to surface openings that actually match your background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design verification openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live debug session in interviews
Most design verification interviews include a hands-on waveform or simulation debug exercise. Practice walking through a failing assertion or X-state propagation bug out loud, because interviewers assess your methodology and communication as much as your technical answer.
Negotiate based on tape-out experience
Candidates who have taken a block or full chip through tape-out can anchor compensation conversations around that milestone. When discussing offers, be specific about which process nodes you have verified on and the scope of coverage you owned end to end.
Design Verification Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design verifications?
The companies hiring the most design verifications right now include Google, Micron Technology, and AMD, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Semiconductor IP vendors and vertically integrated chip teams tend to post the highest volume consistently.
How many design verification jobs are remote?
About 49% of design verification openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by role type. Formal verification and coverage analysis work tends to be more remote-compatible, while emulation and lab-based silicon validation roles are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a design verification engineer?
Start with a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, then build hands-on skills in SystemVerilog and UVM through coursework, personal projects, or open-source RTL repositories. Get comfortable with at least one major simulator, write your own testbenches to exercise RTL designs, and practice closing functional coverage on small blocks before applying to entry-level roles.
Can you get a design verification job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level design verification roles exist, but you need to show verifiable hands-on work even without industry history. Build a portfolio of UVM testbenches on publicly available RTL designs, document coverage closure results, and highlight any FPGA or chip design coursework where you wrote assertions or caught RTL bugs. Internships at semiconductor companies are the fastest path to a first full-time offer.
What does the design verification interview process look like?
Most design verification interviews include a phone screen covering SystemVerilog fundamentals, followed by one or two technical rounds with live coding or waveform debug exercises. Later rounds typically involve a design discussion where you walk through a verification plan you have owned. Some companies add a take-home testbench assignment before the final hiring manager conversation.
Where can I find and apply to design verification jobs?
You can find and apply to design verification jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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