STEM OPT Asic Verification Engineer Jobs
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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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.
Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Technical role)
Position Description:
As a technical member of Micron’s ASIC Design Verification team, you will have a key role in development of advanced verification components for sophisticated SOC designs, while ensuring on time delivery with outstanding quality. You will take end‑to‑end ownership of verification environments, collaborate closely with verification, design, and post-silicon validation teams, and help drive verification quality across Micron’s next‑generation memory products. Typical tasks include: development of new simulation environments, execution of verification plans while communicating with design teams, and debugging sophisticated problems. You must be familiar with constrained random verification and functional coverage closure. You will be a self-starter, possess excellent analytical and problem solving/debugging skills, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also have opportunities to adopt and influence emerging AI-based approaches that improve verification productivity, debugging efficiency, and quality.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- ASIC/FPGA design verification experience with UVM methodologies.
- Develop and maintain UVM-based SystemVerilog verification environments.
- Build and enhance Python-based testbenches and simulation infrastructure.
- Define and execute block and system-level verification plans.
- Debug complex functional and integration issues in close collaboration with design teams.
- Drive coverage closure and continuously improve verification quality metrics.
- Explore and adopt AI-assisted techniques and tools to improve verification productivity and debug efficiency.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Phenomenal teammate with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 3+ years of proven experience in IP or SoC verification.
- Hands-on experience with UVM and constrained-random verification.
- Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and Python.
- Proven analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mixed-signal verification.
- Experience with DRAM protocol: DDR/LPDDR/GDDR.
- Experience using or evaluating AI-assisted development, verification, or debug tools.
- Interest in applying AI/ML techniques to improve verification flows, automation, or productivity.
- Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environments.
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 about your right to work click here.
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.
Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Technical role)
Position Description:
As a technical member of Micron’s ASIC Design Verification team, you will have a key role in development of advanced verification components for sophisticated SOC designs, while ensuring on time delivery with outstanding quality. You will take end‑to‑end ownership of verification environments, collaborate closely with verification, design, and post-silicon validation teams, and help drive verification quality across Micron’s next‑generation memory products. Typical tasks include: development of new simulation environments, execution of verification plans while communicating with design teams, and debugging sophisticated problems. You must be familiar with constrained random verification and functional coverage closure. You will be a self-starter, possess excellent analytical and problem solving/debugging skills, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also have opportunities to adopt and influence emerging AI-based approaches that improve verification productivity, debugging efficiency, and quality.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- ASIC/FPGA design verification experience with UVM methodologies.
- Develop and maintain UVM-based SystemVerilog verification environments.
- Build and enhance Python-based testbenches and simulation infrastructure.
- Define and execute block and system-level verification plans.
- Debug complex functional and integration issues in close collaboration with design teams.
- Drive coverage closure and continuously improve verification quality metrics.
- Explore and adopt AI-assisted techniques and tools to improve verification productivity and debug efficiency.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Phenomenal teammate with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 3+ years of proven experience in IP or SoC verification.
- Hands-on experience with UVM and constrained-random verification.
- Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and Python.
- Proven analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mixed-signal verification.
- Experience with DRAM protocol: DDR/LPDDR/GDDR.
- Experience using or evaluating AI-assisted development, verification, or debug tools.
- Interest in applying AI/ML techniques to improve verification flows, automation, or productivity.
- Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environments.
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 about your right to work click here.
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 STEM OPT Authorization as an Asic Verification Engineer
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.