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Verification Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 immigrant petition. Hardware and semiconductor companies with active verification teams regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency.
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Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.
ROLE
Tenstorrent is seeking a SoC Physical Design Verification Engineer to drive full-chip signoff and ensure manufacturable, high-quality silicon across advanced technology nodes. You’ll lead physical verification closure (DRC, LVS, ERC, etc.), debug issues using standard industry PV tools, and collaborate across RTL, PD, CAD, and packaging teams to achieve successful tapeouts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex challenges in cutting-edge silicon, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX or Fort Collins, CO.
We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.
Who You Are
- A seasoned engineer with a strong background in CPU/IP/SoC physical verification and tapeout closure.
- A hands-on problem solver who excels at debugging and driving signoff through complex verification flows.
- A collaborative team player who works effectively across RTL, PD, CAD, and foundry interfaces.
- A mentor and technical leader passionate about building efficient, manufacturable silicon.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or related) with 7–14 years of hands-on CPU/IP/SoC physical verification experience.
- Proven expertise in DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, Antenna, and DFM verification using industry-standard tools and flows (Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, FC, Innovus, etc.).
- Strong background in ESD planning, padring integration, bump/RDL strategies, and reliability analysis (IR drop, EM), with solid understanding of advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm) and FinFET design challenges.
- Scripting proficiency in Python and TCL for automation and flow optimization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What You Will Learn
- Advanced physical verification methodologies and flow optimization for next-generation SoCs.
- Integration and verification strategies for full-chip signoff across advanced process technologies.
- Cross-functional collaboration across design, CAD, and foundry teams to ensure flawless tapeouts.
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities in building scalable PV methodologies and automation.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires access to technology that requires a U.S. export license for persons whose most recent country of citizenship or permanent residence is a U.S. EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, or E2 country.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.
INTRODUCTION
Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.
ROLE
Tenstorrent is seeking a SoC Physical Design Verification Engineer to drive full-chip signoff and ensure manufacturable, high-quality silicon across advanced technology nodes. You’ll lead physical verification closure (DRC, LVS, ERC, etc.), debug issues using standard industry PV tools, and collaborate across RTL, PD, CAD, and packaging teams to achieve successful tapeouts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex challenges in cutting-edge silicon, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX or Fort Collins, CO.
We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.
Who You Are
- A seasoned engineer with a strong background in CPU/IP/SoC physical verification and tapeout closure.
- A hands-on problem solver who excels at debugging and driving signoff through complex verification flows.
- A collaborative team player who works effectively across RTL, PD, CAD, and foundry interfaces.
- A mentor and technical leader passionate about building efficient, manufacturable silicon.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or related) with 7–14 years of hands-on CPU/IP/SoC physical verification experience.
- Proven expertise in DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, Antenna, and DFM verification using industry-standard tools and flows (Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, FC, Innovus, etc.).
- Strong background in ESD planning, padring integration, bump/RDL strategies, and reliability analysis (IR drop, EM), with solid understanding of advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm) and FinFET design challenges.
- Scripting proficiency in Python and TCL for automation and flow optimization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What You Will Learn
- Advanced physical verification methodologies and flow optimization for next-generation SoCs.
- Integration and verification strategies for full-chip signoff across advanced process technologies.
- Cross-functional collaboration across design, CAD, and foundry teams to ensure flawless tapeouts.
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities in building scalable PV methodologies and automation.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires access to technology that requires a U.S. export license for persons whose most recent country of citizenship or permanent residence is a U.S. EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, or E2 country.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Verification Engineer
Translate your verification credentials into PERM language
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties precisely. Document your experience with specific EDA tools, protocols, and methodologies so your employer can write a PERM job description that reflects real verification work and survives DOL audit scrutiny.
Target semiconductor and hardware companies with PERM history
Fabless chip designers, integrated device manufacturers, and IP-core companies run structured verification teams and file PERM applications regularly. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm an employer has sponsored verification engineers before negotiating your offer.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Verification Engineer roles by green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to employers who won't file. Use it to identify companies with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing patterns before you submit a single application.
Clarify whether your role qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3
If the position requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials in electrical engineering or computer science, your employer can file under EB-2. A bachelor's degree with five or more years of specialized verification experience typically supports EB-3 instead.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-485 filing early
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, USCIS allows you to file I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. Raising this with HR before accepting an offer helps you plan your timeline and avoid status gaps between OPT or H-1B expiration and green card approval.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer letter is finalized
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for your metropolitan area before signing, so your compensation meets PERM requirements from day one.
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Find Verification Engineer JobsVerification Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Verification Engineer roles commonly qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Verification engineering is a specialized discipline requiring formal training in digital design, hardware description languages, and functional coverage methodologies. Most positions require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, which meets the EB-3 professional threshold. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials in ASIC or FPGA verification can qualify under EB-2.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Verification Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 65,000 registrations annually with a lottery, while EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication add 12 to 24 months before you can file for adjustment of status. For nationals from countries without severe EB-3 backlogs, that timeline is often more predictable than relying on H-1B selection.
What happens to my green card application if I change employers during the PERM process?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification, portability rules under AC21 let you transfer the approved petition to your new employer. If you change jobs before the I-140 is approved, your PERM application does not transfer and the sponsoring employer must restart the process.
Where can I find Verification Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate indexes roles by employment-based sponsorship history, so you can filter specifically for Verification Engineer positions where employers have an established record of filing PERM applications and I-140 petitions. This is more reliable than reviewing general job postings, where sponsorship availability is rarely stated clearly upfront.
Can my employer use O*NET data to support the specialty occupation claim in my PERM filing?
O*NET provides occupational profiles including typical education requirements and work activities for verification engineering roles, which employers and attorneys reference when drafting PERM job descriptions. Aligning your actual duties with the O*NET profile for your specific job zone strengthens the labor certification and reduces the risk of a DOL audit or denial.
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