OPT Asic Verification Engineer Jobs
ASIC verification engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Most roles involve SystemVerilog, UVM, and functional verification, skills built directly in U.S. degree programs. STEM OPT extension eligibility gives you up to three years of work authorization, which many semiconductor employers actively plan around.
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This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates VLSI components and hardware systems. Determines architecture and logic design, design verification through software developed for component and system simulation, and builds physical implementations through development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Analyzes designs to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results to enable prototype and production VLSI solutions. May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as project lead and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical expertise to a project team of Electronic and VLSI engineers along with development partners responsible for all stages of VLSI design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, and testing.
- Collaborates and communicates with management and internal partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Represents the team for all phases of larger and more complex VLSI development projects.
- Participates as an independent member of project team of other VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for VLSI prototypes and products.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in VLSI verification using System Verilog/UVM
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, VLSI principles, digital logic, and computer architecture
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong experience in verifying and debugging VLSI components, integrated circuitry, architectures and algorithms.
- Strong knowledge of a programming and scripting, hardware description language, electronic design automation (EDA), and/or FPGA tools. Coursework in VLSI design or VLSI concepts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Subject matter knowledge in major areas of responsibility. Growing breadth of understanding and a depth of specific expertise.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 243,000 in North Carolina
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
ASIC Verification Engineer
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates VLSI components and hardware systems. Determines architecture and logic design, design verification through software developed for component and system simulation, and builds physical implementations through development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Analyzes designs to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results to enable prototype and production VLSI solutions. May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as project lead and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical expertise to a project team of Electronic and VLSI engineers along with development partners responsible for all stages of VLSI design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, and testing.
- Collaborates and communicates with management and internal partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Represents the team for all phases of larger and more complex VLSI development projects.
- Participates as an independent member of project team of other VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for VLSI prototypes and products.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in VLSI verification using System Verilog/UVM
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, VLSI principles, digital logic, and computer architecture
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong experience in verifying and debugging VLSI components, integrated circuitry, architectures and algorithms.
- Strong knowledge of a programming and scripting, hardware description language, electronic design automation (EDA), and/or FPGA tools. Coursework in VLSI design or VLSI concepts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Subject matter knowledge in major areas of responsibility. Growing breadth of understanding and a depth of specific expertise.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 243,000 in North Carolina
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Asic Verification Engineer
Lead with UVM and SystemVerilog proficiency
ASIC verification teams filter candidates by specific technical skills. Listing UVM, SystemVerilog, and experience with testbench architecture upfront tells hiring managers you can contribute immediately, which reduces hesitation around OPT paperwork and onboarding timelines.
Target semiconductor and fabless chip companies directly
Companies like Qualcomm, Intel, AMD, Broadcom, and Marvell have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines for verification engineers. Focusing your search on semiconductor employers significantly increases your odds of landing a role with sponsorship continuity.
Emphasize your STEM OPT extension eligibility
Electrical engineering and computer engineering degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mentioning this upfront in applications reassures employers that your work authorization extends well beyond the initial 12-month window, reducing their perceived hiring risk.
Showcase verification IP or academic tape-out projects
Hiring managers respond to evidence of real verification work. If you built a UVM testbench, verified an FPGA-based design, or contributed to a class tape-out project, include specifics. This demonstrates hands-on experience that a course list alone cannot convey.
Start your job search before OPT begins
ASIC verification hiring cycles move slowly at larger semiconductor firms. Apply three to four months before your OPT start date so offers and onboarding can align with your authorization window, avoiding gaps that complicate your status.
Engage verification-focused engineering recruiters early
Specialized semiconductor and EDA recruiters often have direct relationships with hiring managers at chip companies. Connecting with them early in your search expands your reach beyond publicly posted roles and surfaces opportunities where OPT candidates are already welcome.
Asic Verification Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do ASIC verification engineer roles commonly sponsor OPT students?
Yes. Semiconductor companies with active hardware verification teams regularly hire F-1 OPT students, particularly from electrical and computer engineering programs. ASIC verification is a specialized skill set with a talent shortage, so employers at companies like Qualcomm, Intel, and Broadcom are accustomed to working with OPT work authorization. You can browse OPT-eligible ASIC verification roles on Migrate Mate.
Is an ASIC verification engineer role STEM OPT eligible?
In most cases, yes. If your degree is in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you qualify to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. That gives you up to 36 months of work authorization total, which covers most H-1B sponsorship timelines. Confirm your specific degree code qualifies by checking the official STEM Designated Degree Program List on the DHS website.
What technical skills should I highlight to improve my chances as an OPT candidate?
Focus on UVM methodology, SystemVerilog, functional coverage, assertion-based verification, and simulation tools like VCS, Xcelium, or Questa. Employers weigh these skills heavily in initial screening. Candidates who can demonstrate testbench development experience, constrained random stimulus generation, or prior exposure to coverage closure move faster through hiring pipelines, which matters when your OPT window is finite.
Can I work at an ASIC verification engineering role at a startup on OPT?
Yes, with one important constraint. Your employer must be a legitimate U.S. business with a valid Employer Identification Number. For STEM OPT extension purposes, they also need to be enrolled in E-Verify. Many semiconductor startups and fabless chip design companies meet both requirements. If a startup cannot confirm E-Verify enrollment, your initial 12-month OPT period still applies, but the STEM extension would not be available.
How early should I start applying for ASIC verification jobs before my OPT starts?
Apply three to four months before your OPT start date. Semiconductor companies often have multi-stage interview processes involving technical screens, logic design exercises, and panel interviews that take six to ten weeks from first contact to offer. Starting early gives you time to complete the process without rushing or accepting a mismatched role out of urgency. Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles open to OPT candidates.