H-1B Visa Asic Verification Engineer Jobs

ASIC verification engineers work at the intersection of hardware design and logic validation, making them strong H-1B candidates. Roles typically fall under SOC code 17-2061 and qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field.

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Overview

Open Jobs51+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type71% On-site
Median Salary$156K
Top LocationSanta Clara, CA
Most JobsNVIDIA

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Juniper Networks
ASIC verification engineer
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Juniper Networks
New 18h ago
ASIC verification engineer
Juniper Networks
Roseville, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Not listed
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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NVIDIA
Senior ASIC Verification Engineer
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Added 4d ago
Senior ASIC Verification Engineer
NVIDIA
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$136,000/yr - $264,500/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Principal ASIC verification engineer
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Added 2w ago
Principal ASIC verification engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Durham, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$153,000/yr - $352,500/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Rivian
Sr. Staff ASIC Verification Engineer
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Rivian
Added 3w ago
Sr. Staff ASIC Verification Engineer
Rivian
Palo Alto, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Broadcom
ASIC Verification Engineer
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Broadcom
Added 2mo ago
ASIC Verification Engineer
Broadcom
Irvine, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
$91,000/yr - $146,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Master's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Asic Verification Engineer

Align your degree to SOC 17-2061

USCIS evaluates specialty occupation fit by matching your degree field to the role. A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or VLSI design maps cleanly to ASIC verification. Degrees in computer science may require a detailed equivalency letter.

Target employers with active LCA filings

Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data filtered to SOC 17-2061 to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for verification engineers. Repeat filers signal an established H-1B process and dedicated immigration counsel.

Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsor-ready employers

Pull up ASIC verification engineer listings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B filing history. This cuts time spent cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship infrastructure.

Document proprietary tool experience before filing

Gather project records showing hands-on work with UVM, SystemVerilog assertions, or formal verification tools. USCIS RFEs for engineering roles often challenge specialty occupation status, and specific technical evidence strengthens your petition.

Ask employers about cap-exempt status upfront

Universities, research institutions, and certain nonprofits affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. Some semiconductor research labs qualify, so confirm before the April registration window.

Confirm the prevailing wage level before negotiating

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV thresholds so your offer already meets DOL requirements before filing.

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Asic Verification Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an ASIC verification engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. ASIC verification engineering requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. USCIS generally recognizes SOC code 17-2061 as a qualifying specialty occupation, though employers should document the degree requirement in the job description and LCA to reduce RFE risk.

Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for verification engineers?

Semiconductor design houses, fabless chip companies, and large technology firms with custom silicon programs are the most consistent sponsors for ASIC verification roles. You can identify which specific employers have active LCA filings for this occupation by searching DOL's OFLC disclosure data or browsing verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.

What happens to my H-1B status if my verification project ends and I'm between contracts?

H-1B status is employer-specific, so if your employment ends your authorized period of stay ends with it. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before you begin work, and USCIS must receive it within that window.

Can a startup or smaller chip design company sponsor my H-1B as a verification engineer?

Yes, company size doesn't disqualify an employer from filing an H-1B petition. The employer must demonstrate financial ability to pay the prevailing wage and comply with DOL LCA requirements. Smaller companies without in-house immigration counsel often use outside law firms, so ask during the offer stage whether they have an established sponsorship process before accepting.

Does a master's degree in VLSI or digital design strengthen my H-1B petition for this role?

A master's degree directly in VLSI design, chip design, or a closely related specialization strengthens the specialty occupation argument because it tightens the degree-to-role nexus USCIS evaluates. It also positions you in higher DOL wage levels, which matters if your employer files for multiple engineers and needs to demonstrate consistent compensation practices. Check your occupation's wage tiers using the OFLC Wage Search.

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