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ASIC Verification Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related STEM field must map to an eligible CIP code. Start your job search with that filter in place.
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We are now looking for a SoC ASIC Verification Engineer New Grad! NVIDIA is seeking to hire a verification engineer to verify the world's most powerful SoCs with AI capabilities for self-driving cars, gaming consoles & other automated machines.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with some of the best engineers to define verification strategies and execute plans at full chip level.
- Build and continuously reform verification infrastructure and methodologies to meet the demands of next generation CPU.
- Work with architects, RTL designers, FPGA, emulation engineers to ensure that verification requirements are met for each project.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduating or recently graduated with a Bachelors, Master's or PhD Degree in EE, CS or CE (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant experience in ASIC DV.
- Proficiency with at least one of these - C++, Object Oriented Programming, UVM, System Verilog.
- Exceptional analytical skills and problem solving skills.
- Experience in crafting testbenches, methodologies for large and complex chips.
- Solid understanding of verification concepts.
- Good understanding of basic concepts of CPU or SoC architecture.
- Familiarity with verification challenges in large scale designs is a plus!
- Experience with verification of SoCs with embedded processors or CPU verification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to handle complex and hard-to-solve problems in programming and verification.
- Ambitious and dedicated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 28, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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INTRODUCTION
We are now looking for a SoC ASIC Verification Engineer New Grad! NVIDIA is seeking to hire a verification engineer to verify the world's most powerful SoCs with AI capabilities for self-driving cars, gaming consoles & other automated machines.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with some of the best engineers to define verification strategies and execute plans at full chip level.
- Build and continuously reform verification infrastructure and methodologies to meet the demands of next generation CPU.
- Work with architects, RTL designers, FPGA, emulation engineers to ensure that verification requirements are met for each project.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduating or recently graduated with a Bachelors, Master's or PhD Degree in EE, CS or CE (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant experience in ASIC DV.
- Proficiency with at least one of these - C++, Object Oriented Programming, UVM, System Verilog.
- Exceptional analytical skills and problem solving skills.
- Experience in crafting testbenches, methodologies for large and complex chips.
- Solid understanding of verification concepts.
- Good understanding of basic concepts of CPU or SoC architecture.
- Familiarity with verification challenges in large scale designs is a plus!
- Experience with verification of SoCs with embedded processors or CPU verification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to handle complex and hard-to-solve problems in programming and verification.
- Ambitious and dedicated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 28, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before targeting roles. Electrical Engineering (CIP 14.1001) and Computer Engineering (CIP 14.0901) both qualify, but a mismatch delays your extension application at the worst possible moment.
Screen employers for E-Verify enrollment upfront
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. An employer who isn't enrolled cannot legally onboard you for STEM OPT, and semiconductor firms without government contracts sometimes skip enrollment entirely.
Build an I-983 training plan around verification tasks
Your I-983 must tie your ASIC verification work, such as UVM testbench development or formal property checking, to specific learning objectives from your degree. Generic job descriptions get flagged by DSOs; map each deliverable to a course or competency.
Target fabless firms and EDA vendors with E-Verify histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter ASIC and semiconductor employers by E-Verify enrollment and OPT hiring history, so you're only investing time in companies whose compliance infrastructure can actually support your authorization from day one.
Negotiate your start date around DSO processing windows
Your DSO needs up to 10 business days to issue the STEM OPT I-20 after you submit your I-983. File your I-765 with USCIS no later than 90 days before your initial OPT end date to avoid any gap between authorizations during onboarding.
Confirm tool-chain experience matches the LCA job description
The Department of Labor's Labor Condition Application ties your authorized role to a specific job title and SOC code. If your offer letter lists SystemVerilog simulation but the LCA specifies a different scope, flag the discrepancy with your employer's HR team before signing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ASIC Verification Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your degree is in an eligible field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, and it maps to a CIP code on the DHS STEM designated degree list. The role itself falls under SOC codes tied to electrical and electronics engineering, which USCIS recognizes as qualifying STEM occupations for the 24-month extension.
Why must my employer be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Federal regulations require any employer hiring a STEM OPT student to be actively enrolled in E-Verify, the DHS employment eligibility verification system. Without that enrollment, your employer cannot legally employ you under the STEM OPT extension, regardless of whether your degree or role qualifies. Always confirm E-Verify status before accepting an offer, not after.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an ASIC verification role?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your verification work, for example, how UVM methodology, constrained-random simulation, or formal verification connects to coursework from your degree program. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your I-765. Vague descriptions referencing only job duties without linking them to academic learning are commonly rejected.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your ASIC verification role without interruption during that bridge period, as long as your I-94 reflects the cap-gap extension and your employer remains E-Verify enrolled.
Where can I find ASIC Verification Engineer jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by E-Verify enrollment and OPT hiring history, so you can focus your search on semiconductor and EDA employers who have already hired F-1 students before. That matters for ASIC verification roles specifically because smaller fabless firms often lack the HR infrastructure to onboard international students quickly, and pre-filtering saves significant time during a time-sensitive authorization window.