Entry Level Design Verification Jobs

New grad design verification jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Apple, Google, and Qualcomm hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Mirafra Technologies
Senior Design Verification Engineer
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Added 4d ago
Senior Design Verification Engineer
Mirafra Technologies
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Ursus, Inc.
Design Verification Engineer
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Ursus, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Design Verification Engineer
Ursus, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
$73.00 - $83.87/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Apple
Graphics Cache Hierarchy Design Verification Engineer
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Apple
Added 2w ago
Graphics Cache Hierarchy Design Verification Engineer
Apple
Santa Clara, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$150k - $278k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
PHY Design Verification Engineer
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Apple
Added 3w ago
PHY Design Verification Engineer
Apple
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science & Analytics
Engineering (Non-Software)
$123k - $214k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Laborie
Design Verification Engineer
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Laborie
Added 1mo ago
Design Verification Engineer
Laborie
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
Biomedical Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Entry Level Design Verification Job Market

Who's Hiring

Apple
Apple2 open roles
Google
Google2 open roles
Qualcomm
Qualcomm2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Manufacturing

Entry Level Design Verification Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level design verification job?

Focus on building hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, or personal lab work that demonstrates your ability to write test plans and debug hardware or software designs. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with simulation tools, HDL languages, or structured verification methodologies. A well-documented project portfolio showing real verification work gives you a clear edge over candidates who rely on coursework alone.

Which companies hire entry level design verifications?

Companies hiring entry level design verifications right now include Apple, Google, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large semiconductor and electronics firms, defense contractors, and growth-stage hardware startups that bring on junior talent to support expanding verification teams.

Are there remote entry level design verification jobs?

Yes, though many design verification roles at this level require on-site access to lab equipment and hardware. About 20% of entry level design verification openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in teams where simulation and software-side verification work can be done independently. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote for candidates just starting out.

Are these new grad design verification jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior design verification roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects in place of professional history, or asks for a portfolio rather than a long resume. Searching for junior or new grad alongside design verification surfaces the most accessible openings for candidates entering the field.

Which industries hire the most entry level design verifications?

Entry Level design verification roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run large verification teams with structured onboarding, making them well suited to bringing on junior engineers and recent graduates who are building foundational skills.