Design Verification Jobs in California

Design Verification jobs in California are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in the semiconductor, consumer electronics, and defense electronics sectors at seniority levels from entry-level verification engineer through principal and staff engineer. The heaviest hiring activity is in San Jose, San Diego, and Santa Clara, where companies like Qualcomm, Intel, and Apple maintain large engineering campuses. Functional verification, UVM and SystemVerilog testbench development, and formal verification are the specialties California employers request most often. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles132+
Top employerApple
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Cities hiring18
Work type67% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Qualcomm
Mixed Signal Design Verification Engineer
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Mixed Signal Design Verification Engineer
Qualcomm
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
$140k - $210k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Lightmatter
Staff/Sr. Staff Design Verification
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Staff/Sr. Staff Design Verification
Lightmatter
Mountain View, California
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
$196k - $257k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
11-50

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Astera Labs
Principal Design Verification Engineer- SerDes/PHY
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Principal Design Verification Engineer- SerDes/PHY
Astera Labs
San Jose, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$207k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Google
TPU Design Verification Engineering Lead
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TPU Design Verification Engineering Lead
Google
Mountain View, California
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$192k - $278k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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BV Teck
Principal Design Verification Engineer
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Principal Design Verification Engineer
BV Teck
Santa Clara, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$159k - $318k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
51-200

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Design Verification Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sunnyvale
22 jobs
Mountain View
11 jobs
Palo Alto
7 jobs
Cupertino
4 jobs
Irvine
3 jobs
San Francisco Bay Area
3 jobs

Design Verification Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple16
  • Google
    Google14
  • Marvell Technology
    Marvell Technology11
  • Cisco
    Cisco6
  • AMD
    AMD4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware38
  • Technology & Software22
  • Artificial Intelligence7
  • Aerospace & Defense2
  • Construction & Real Estate2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in design verification jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for constrained-random testbench development
  • Experience with industry-standard simulation tools such as VCS, Xcelium, or Questa
  • Familiarity with formal verification methods and tools including JasperGold or Questa Formal
  • Strong understanding of digital logic design, microarchitecture, and hardware description languages
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl for test automation and coverage analysis

Design Verification Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design verification in California?

Most design verification roles in California require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science from an accredited program. There is no state-issued license specific to this role, so employers focus on demonstrated skills in SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation tools. Many California engineers supplement their degree with coursework or projects in digital design and verification methodology, and a strong portfolio of testbench work or silicon tape-out experience is a significant advantage when applying to California semiconductor and electronics companies.

How much do design verifications make in California?

Design verifications in California earn a median of about $160,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,140 for the lowest 10% to over $225,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire design verifications in California?

Employers hiring design verifications in California right now include Apple, Google, and Marvell Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's dense concentration of semiconductor companies, fabless chip designers, and consumer electronics firms means design verification is one of the most consistently posted engineering roles across the state.

Which California cities have the most design verification jobs?

The California cities with the most design verification openings are Santa Clara, San Jose, and Sunnyvale. This distribution reflects the Silicon Valley and Bay Area's deep concentration of semiconductor and fabless chip companies, while San Diego's strength is driven by Qualcomm's large verification organization and a cluster of wireless and defense electronics firms that have grown around it.

Are there remote design verification jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused engineering fields, since design verification often requires access to proprietary simulation servers, lab hardware, and secure design databases. About 33% of design verification openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many tech disciplines. Roles focused on pre-silicon simulation and formal verification are the most likely to allow partial remote work, while positions involving emulation platforms or lab-based debugging typically require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a design verification in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or associate verification engineer programs at large California semiconductor companies, which recruit directly from California's engineering schools and regularly hire candidates whose only hands-on experience comes from coursework projects or internships. Building a public portfolio of SystemVerilog testbenches on GitHub and completing a capstone project that demonstrates UVM methodology can substitute for professional experience at many California fabless startups. Adjacent roles such as FPGA design assistant, hardware quality assurance technician, or EDA applications support engineer are also common stepping stones into full verification positions at California employers.

Where can I find and apply to design verification jobs in California?

You can find and apply to design verification jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring for this role. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred metro, and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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