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Verification Engineers who design and run testbenches for RTL, analog, or mixed-signal blocks are strong H-1B candidates because the role meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard through its direct requirement for a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Semiconductor, defense, and automotive electronics firms file H-1B petitions for this title in significant volume.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG) sits within the Technology and Products Group (TPG). We are developing High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions for AI and ML applications! We stack multiple DRAM chips on a high-speed memory controller using TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology, dramatically increasing memory density and bandwidth. Our designs span custom digital and RTL2GDS flows, and we are targeting the lowest power per bit in the industry.
Join us as a Senior Verification Engineer and contribute to modular, scalable verification solutions for next-generation HBM DRAM products! You will work independently within a multi-functional team of technical domain experts, spanning both IP-level and SoC-level verification. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, and Business Units to complete the HBM verification roadmap. You will apply your solid understanding of testbench architecture, custom or SoC verification methodologies, and 2.5D & 3D package integration to evaluate issues, define solutions, and broaden your expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement verification plans and architecture collateral across IP-level and SoC-level verification for current and future HBM designs
- Support co-verification of the overall system and participate in customer interactions to gather feedback and provide recommendations for future HBM solutions
- Build and improve verification methodology components and GenAI applications aligned to HBM design cycles, broadening cross-disciplinary knowledge across custom digital and RTL2GDS flows
- Evaluate and debug pre-silicon and post-silicon issues in current HBM products, and contribute to exploration of new HBM verification architectures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of relevant verification engineering experience, including over 3 years in digital (Verilog), analog (FastSpice), or mixed-signal verification (co-sims or real number modeling)
- Over 2 years working in custom design verification (schematic-based) or RTL design verification flows
- Ability to independently evaluate technical issues and define solutions, with good verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, accompanied by more than 6 years in verification engineering roles
- One or more patents, trade secrets, or publications showcasing innovation and problem-solving in verification solutions
- Over 2 years in memory products using JEDEC specifications (preferably HBM), with experience building or improving verification flows
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG) sits within the Technology and Products Group (TPG). We are developing High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions for AI and ML applications! We stack multiple DRAM chips on a high-speed memory controller using TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology, dramatically increasing memory density and bandwidth. Our designs span custom digital and RTL2GDS flows, and we are targeting the lowest power per bit in the industry.
Join us as a Senior Verification Engineer and contribute to modular, scalable verification solutions for next-generation HBM DRAM products! You will work independently within a multi-functional team of technical domain experts, spanning both IP-level and SoC-level verification. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, and Business Units to complete the HBM verification roadmap. You will apply your solid understanding of testbench architecture, custom or SoC verification methodologies, and 2.5D & 3D package integration to evaluate issues, define solutions, and broaden your expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement verification plans and architecture collateral across IP-level and SoC-level verification for current and future HBM designs
- Support co-verification of the overall system and participate in customer interactions to gather feedback and provide recommendations for future HBM solutions
- Build and improve verification methodology components and GenAI applications aligned to HBM design cycles, broadening cross-disciplinary knowledge across custom digital and RTL2GDS flows
- Evaluate and debug pre-silicon and post-silicon issues in current HBM products, and contribute to exploration of new HBM verification architectures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of relevant verification engineering experience, including over 3 years in digital (Verilog), analog (FastSpice), or mixed-signal verification (co-sims or real number modeling)
- Over 2 years working in custom design verification (schematic-based) or RTL design verification flows
- Ability to independently evaluate technical issues and define solutions, with good verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, accompanied by more than 6 years in verification engineering roles
- One or more patents, trade secrets, or publications showcasing innovation and problem-solving in verification solutions
- Over 2 years in memory products using JEDEC specifications (preferably HBM), with experience building or improving verification flows
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Verification Engineer
Map your degree to specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to verification engineering. A degree in electrical or computer engineering maps cleanly. A general computer science degree may require a credential evaluation letter that explicitly ties your coursework to hardware verification.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Verification Engineer roles. This confirms the employer has sponsored this exact job title before, which signals a functional immigration process rather than a first attempt.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
The DOL assigns your offer to one of four wage levels based on experience and supervision. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer so you know what the LCA must certify.
Verify the employer is E-Verify enrolled before signing
If you're on OPT STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before your start date. An employer who isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, which affects your cap-gap protection if you're also awaiting H-1B status.
Clarify who classifies your role in the petition
Verification Engineer sits under multiple SOC codes depending on whether the role is classified as an electrical engineer, software developer, or computer hardware engineer. Ask the employer's immigration counsel which SOC code they'll use on the I-129, since this affects the prevailing wage tier and specialty occupation argument.
Build a portfolio that documents methodology
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, the strongest response shows that your work requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Documented UVM or SystemVerilog testbench architecture decisions strengthen the specialty occupation claim beyond the job description alone.
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Find Verification Engineer JobsVerification Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Verification Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Verification engineering consistently requires electrical or computer engineering knowledge to design testbenches and coverage models. Roles involving UVM, SystemVerilog, or formal verification are particularly well-positioned because the technical specificity reinforces the degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Verification Engineers?
Semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and automotive electronics firms are the primary sponsors. Employers designing custom silicon, ASICs, or FPGAs typically have established immigration programs because the talent pool for verification roles is globally distributed. You can browse employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this title on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by LCA data.
What SOC code is used for Verification Engineer on the H-1B petition?
It depends on how the employer classifies the role. Common codes include 17-2061 for electrical engineers, 15-1252 for software developers, and 17-2061 or 17-2072 for electronics engineers. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level DOL certifies on the LCA. Misclassification can cause a wage compliance issue, so confirm the code with the employer's immigration counsel before the LCA is filed.
Can a Verification Engineer transfer H-1B status to a new employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained status. You don't need to wait for approval. The new employer files an I-129 transfer petition and the LCA for the new role and location before your start date.
Does verification engineering experience outside a degree field affect H-1B eligibility?
Work experience can substitute for a degree under USCIS's equivalency rule, where three years of specialized experience replaces one year of formal education. However, the experience must be in a field directly related to verification engineering, not general software development. Your employer's immigration attorney typically obtains an expert opinion letter from a credentials evaluator to support this argument in the petition.
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