E-3 Visa Asic Verification Engineer Jobs
ASIC verification engineers qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian engineers targeting U.S. semiconductor and chip design roles.
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In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems.
In this role, you will define and execute the verification strategy for high-speed Physical Layer (PHY) digital blocks. This role focuses on the functional and mathematical verification of complex DSP algorithms, digital-analog boundaries, and signal processing logic. This position requires a strong technical foundation in communication theory, fixed-point arithmetic, and mixed-signal co-simulation.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in design verification (DV) with a focus on digital signal processing (DSP), communication systems, or arithmetic logic blocks.
- Experience with scripting in Python, Perl, or Makefile for automation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with Mixed-Signal verification techniques such as Real Number Modeling (RNM, SystemVerilog-Wreal) or SystemVerilog-AMS.
- Functional knowledge of adaptive equalization architectures (FFE/DFE) and timing recovery loops.
- Programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ for testbench automation and reference modeling.
Responsibilities
- Verify RTL implementations against high-level architectural reference models (MATLAB, C++, or SystemC) using bit-exact and fixed-point verification methodologies.
- Verify the stability, tracking capability, and convergence of adaptive equalization loops (FFE, DFE) and timing recovery systems under varying channel impairments.
- Model and verify the functional interface between Digital DSP blocks and the Analog Front End (AFE) using Real Number Modeling (RNM) or SystemVerilog-AMS.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable UVM-based simulation environments, SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA), and functional coverage metrics for digital signal processing blocks.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems.
In this role, you will define and execute the verification strategy for high-speed Physical Layer (PHY) digital blocks. This role focuses on the functional and mathematical verification of complex DSP algorithms, digital-analog boundaries, and signal processing logic. This position requires a strong technical foundation in communication theory, fixed-point arithmetic, and mixed-signal co-simulation.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in design verification (DV) with a focus on digital signal processing (DSP), communication systems, or arithmetic logic blocks.
- Experience with scripting in Python, Perl, or Makefile for automation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with Mixed-Signal verification techniques such as Real Number Modeling (RNM, SystemVerilog-Wreal) or SystemVerilog-AMS.
- Functional knowledge of adaptive equalization architectures (FFE/DFE) and timing recovery loops.
- Programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ for testbench automation and reference modeling.
Responsibilities
- Verify RTL implementations against high-level architectural reference models (MATLAB, C++, or SystemC) using bit-exact and fixed-point verification methodologies.
- Verify the stability, tracking capability, and convergence of adaptive equalization loops (FFE, DFE) and timing recovery systems under varying channel impairments.
- Model and verify the functional interface between Digital DSP blocks and the Analog Front End (AFE) using Real Number Modeling (RNM) or SystemVerilog-AMS.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable UVM-based simulation environments, SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA), and functional coverage metrics for digital signal processing blocks.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Translate your degree for U.S. employers
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Prepare a credential evaluation letter in advance so employers don't stall on sponsorship over degree format concerns.
Target fabless and semiconductor design firms
Companies building custom silicon, FPGAs, or SoCs file LCAs regularly for verification roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by job title to identify which employers have certified LCAs for ASIC verification engineers in recent cycles.
Clarify E-3 logistics before the offer stage
Many U.S. hiring managers conflate the E-3 with the H-1B lottery. Explain early that E-3 sponsorship involves an LCA filed with DOL and a consulate appointment in Australia, with no lottery and no cap, so budget and timeline concerns don't kill the offer.
Align your UVM and SystemVerilog experience with LCA job duties
The LCA must describe your actual role duties and match the prevailing wage level. Verification engineers working on constrained-random testbench development or coverage-driven verification can support a higher wage tier, which affects both the LCA and your offer negotiation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end to end. This reduces employer friction and avoids the errors in DS-160 completion and LCA job duty descriptions that commonly delay ASIC verification engineer applications.
Time your consulate appointment around project start dates
E-3 consulate appointments in Sydney and Melbourne can book out several weeks. Request your appointment as soon as the LCA is certified so your start date aligns with your employer's project timeline and avoids costly onboarding delays.
E-3 Visa Asic Verification Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find ASIC verification engineer jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 visa sponsorship. It filters for employers who have filed LCAs for engineering and verification roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored an E-3. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type or sponsorship history, making targeted E-3 job searching difficult.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does ASIC verification engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. ASIC verification engineering requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. Roles involving UVM-based testbench development, formal verification, or RTL simulation consistently meet the DOL and USCIS definition because a specific technical degree is both normally required and directly related to the position.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for ASIC verification engineers?
The H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, and the cap fills within days of opening each March. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and can be applied for at any time of year. For Australian engineers in high-demand verification roles, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path, with no waiting for a fiscal year or registration window.
Can I change employers or projects while on an E-3 as a verification engineer?
Yes, but each new employer must file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if your current stamp has expired. There's no portability mechanism like H-1B has, so if you're changing jobs mid-status, confirm your new employer's LCA is certified and your visa stamp is valid before any international travel.