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Design Verification engineers validate that hardware performs to specification before production, making the role a strong fit for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Semiconductor, aerospace, and consumer electronics employers sponsor regularly, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your search to the April registration window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsDate posted 06/11/2026
Category Engineering
Hire Type Employee
Job ID 17853
Base Salary Range $166000-$249000
Remote Eligible No
Date Posted 06/11/2026
We Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:
You are a visionary and highly experienced engineering professional, passionate about verification and digital design methodologies. With at least 5 to 10 years of solid experience in IP and SoC verification, you have consistently demonstrated technical excellence and leadership in your career. You thrive in challenging environments and are adept at architecting robust verification infrastructures from the ground up, particularly within the EDA ecosystem.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leveraging AI techniques to accelerate design verification – using internal and/or external agentic AI tools to generate verification plan, testcases, coverage and debug collaterals
- Implementing reference and unified verification flows for Synopsys digital IP products using leading EDA tools such as VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs
- Building robust, scalable verification infrastructures from the ground up to support diverse and complex IP and SoC projects
- Partnering with global engineering teams to define, document, and propagate best-in-class verification methodologies and standards
- Leading and mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth, innovation, and collaboration within the team
- Driving technical initiatives and independently managing high-impact assignments, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
- Collaborating closely with tool development teams to influence product evolution and optimize verification workflows for maximum efficiency
- Supporting customers and internal stakeholders by troubleshooting, optimizing, and refining verification processes and flows
What You’ll Need:
- Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in IP/SoC verification, with a proven track record of hands-on technical contributions
- Good understanding of Agentic AI technologies specifically Cursor and/or VS Code co-pilot
- Passion to learn Agentic AI mechanisms and apply them for design verification
- Familiarity with Synopsys verification tools such as VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs
- Demonstrated ability to validate verification flows and infrastructure for complex digital designs
- Exposure to Agentic AI EDA tools will be a big plus
- Solid programming and scripting skills (SystemVerilog, UVM, Tcl, Python or similar languages)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Computer engineering
- Experience with multi-tasking and managing technical projects independently
- Ability to document, communicate, and propagate technical methodologies across global teams
The Impact You Will Have:
- Elevate Synopsys’ digital IP verification capabilities by delivering robust, unified, and scalable methodology solutions
- Accelerate time-to-market for high-performance silicon products by streamlining and standardizing verification processes
- Empower global verification teams with best-in-class flows, tools, and practices, driving consistent project success
- Shape the verification strategy for next-generation Synopsys IP and SoC offerings, directly influencing product quality and customer satisfaction
- Mentor and develop the next wave of verification engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence
- Contribute to the evolution of Synopsys’ EDA tool ecosystem by providing critical feedback and championing innovative solutions
- Enhance Synopsys’ leadership position in the semiconductor industry through continuous improvement and adoption of cutting-edge verification methodologies
Who You Are:
- Innovative problem solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communicator, able to distill complex technical topics for diverse audiences
- Natural mentor and team player, passionate about knowledge-sharing and team development
- Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality
- Self-motivated leader who takes initiative and drives projects to successful completion
- Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn and grow alongside industry leaders
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You will be a core member of the newly established Digital IP Verification Methodology (COE) team, a group of forward-thinking engineers dedicated to advancing verification excellence at Synopsys. The team collaborates across global sites, driving innovation in methodology, tool integration, and best practices. Together, you will shape the future of digital IP verification, enabling Synopsys and its customers to deliver world-class silicon solutions.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can provide more details.
Date posted 06/11/2026
Category Engineering
Hire Type Employee
Job ID 17853
Base Salary Range $166000-$249000
Remote Eligible No
Date Posted 06/11/2026
We Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:
You are a visionary and highly experienced engineering professional, passionate about verification and digital design methodologies. With at least 5 to 10 years of solid experience in IP and SoC verification, you have consistently demonstrated technical excellence and leadership in your career. You thrive in challenging environments and are adept at architecting robust verification infrastructures from the ground up, particularly within the EDA ecosystem.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leveraging AI techniques to accelerate design verification – using internal and/or external agentic AI tools to generate verification plan, testcases, coverage and debug collaterals
- Implementing reference and unified verification flows for Synopsys digital IP products using leading EDA tools such as VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs
- Building robust, scalable verification infrastructures from the ground up to support diverse and complex IP and SoC projects
- Partnering with global engineering teams to define, document, and propagate best-in-class verification methodologies and standards
- Leading and mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth, innovation, and collaboration within the team
- Driving technical initiatives and independently managing high-impact assignments, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
- Collaborating closely with tool development teams to influence product evolution and optimize verification workflows for maximum efficiency
- Supporting customers and internal stakeholders by troubleshooting, optimizing, and refining verification processes and flows
What You’ll Need:
- Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in IP/SoC verification, with a proven track record of hands-on technical contributions
- Good understanding of Agentic AI technologies specifically Cursor and/or VS Code co-pilot
- Passion to learn Agentic AI mechanisms and apply them for design verification
- Familiarity with Synopsys verification tools such as VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs
- Demonstrated ability to validate verification flows and infrastructure for complex digital designs
- Exposure to Agentic AI EDA tools will be a big plus
- Solid programming and scripting skills (SystemVerilog, UVM, Tcl, Python or similar languages)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Computer engineering
- Experience with multi-tasking and managing technical projects independently
- Ability to document, communicate, and propagate technical methodologies across global teams
The Impact You Will Have:
- Elevate Synopsys’ digital IP verification capabilities by delivering robust, unified, and scalable methodology solutions
- Accelerate time-to-market for high-performance silicon products by streamlining and standardizing verification processes
- Empower global verification teams with best-in-class flows, tools, and practices, driving consistent project success
- Shape the verification strategy for next-generation Synopsys IP and SoC offerings, directly influencing product quality and customer satisfaction
- Mentor and develop the next wave of verification engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence
- Contribute to the evolution of Synopsys’ EDA tool ecosystem by providing critical feedback and championing innovative solutions
- Enhance Synopsys’ leadership position in the semiconductor industry through continuous improvement and adoption of cutting-edge verification methodologies
Who You Are:
- Innovative problem solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communicator, able to distill complex technical topics for diverse audiences
- Natural mentor and team player, passionate about knowledge-sharing and team development
- Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality
- Self-motivated leader who takes initiative and drives projects to successful completion
- Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn and grow alongside industry leaders
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You will be a core member of the newly established Digital IP Verification Methodology (COE) team, a group of forward-thinking engineers dedicated to advancing verification excellence at Synopsys. The team collaborates across global sites, driving innovation in methodology, tool integration, and best practices. Together, you will shape the future of digital IP verification, enabling Synopsys and its customers to deliver world-class silicon solutions.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can provide more details.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Design Verification
Map your degree to specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Design Verification role. Document how your coursework in digital logic, VLSI, or embedded systems maps to your job duties before your employer files the I-129.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Design Verification roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're targeting companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating new ones.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job level. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary structure supports a compliant LCA filing.
Register in March, not after a verbal offer
H-1B registration opens in March and the lottery selection happens before April 1. If you receive an offer in May, you've missed that fiscal year's cap. Build your job search timeline so you have a signed offer ready before registration closes.
Confirm your role's SOC code with your employer
Design Verification roles get filed under different SOC codes depending on whether the work is classified as hardware engineering, electrical engineering, or quality assurance. The wrong code can trigger an RFE. Ask your employer's immigration counsel which SOC code they plan to use before the LCA is filed.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
If your job duties are broad or your title is non-standard, pull the O*NET profile for your occupation code and match your responsibilities to the listed tasks. This documentation supports your employer's specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues an RFE.
H-1B Visa Design Verification: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Design Verification qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Design Verification qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. The key is demonstrating that the degree requirement is tied to the specific job duties, not just listed as a preference. Roles involving formal verification, hardware functional testing, or FPGA validation consistently meet this standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Design Verification roles?
Semiconductor companies, defense contractors, consumer electronics manufacturers, and automotive chip suppliers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Design Verification engineers. These employers run structured engineering hiring pipelines and are accustomed to filing LCAs for this occupation. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically by this role.
Can my employer file for H-1B sponsorship while I'm on OPT doing Design Verification work?
Yes, and the timing is critical. If you're on standard OPT and your employer files before the April 1 cap-subject deadline, USCIS's cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 if you're selected in the lottery. STEM OPT holders have more runway, but you should confirm your OPT end date and coordinate with your employer's immigration team before March registration opens.
What should I expect from the LCA filing step for a Design Verification position?
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the role in your work location and that your employment won't adversely affect similarly employed U.S. workers. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. You're entitled to see a copy of the certified LCA upon request.
How does a Request for Evidence affect a Design Verification H-1B petition?
RFEs for Design Verification petitions typically challenge specialty occupation status, often arguing that the role doesn't require a specific degree field or that the duties are too general. Your employer's response needs to connect your exact job tasks to the degree requirement using the O*NET profile, internal job documentation, and any prior approvals for the same role. Response deadlines are strict, usually 87 days, and missing them results in denial.