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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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High Speed Interconnect Product (HSIP) Group
Broadcom is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. The High Speed Interconnect Product (HSIP) line of business produces the industry’s lowest power and highest performance (100Gbps to 400Gbps) highly integrated physical layer transceivers (PHYs) to meet the increasing demand in AI data center, enterprise network performance and server virtualization.
We are looking for a bright, motivated, innovative, and hardworking recent graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our top notch engineering team. Here you will utilize the technical skills you already learned at school and develop new skills in the verification of communication ASICs with leading edge technologies and tools. You will work closely with marketing, architecture, firmware, physical and layout teams on full product development cycle from definition to production. You will be challenged and gain valuable experience towards developing a successful career in ASIC.
Responsibilities
- Develop thorough understanding of IEEE Ethernet protocols.
- Understand chip architecture, microarchitecture and design specification.
- Develop advanced verification environment and testbench components in SystemVerilog UVM.
- Participate in block level and chip level verification tasks.
- Infrastructure work including developing scripts and tools for efficiency and quality improvements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors in Engineering and 5+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering and 3+ years of related experience or PhD and no experience
- Design/Verification experience, or equivalent experience.
- Logic design, Electronic circuit design and related course work to provide a broad background in the area of ASIC design and verification.
- Proficiency with HDL language such as Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL is a must.
- Proficiency with C/C++ programming language and hands-on exposure to Object Oriented Programming is a big plus.
- Proficiency with scripting in various languages such as Python, PERL, TCL is a big plus.
- Self-motivated, good communicator, quick learner and good team player.
- Display positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day work.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 101,000.00 To USD 162,000.00
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
ASIC Verification Engineer
High Speed Interconnect Product (HSIP) Group
Broadcom is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. The High Speed Interconnect Product (HSIP) line of business produces the industry’s lowest power and highest performance (100Gbps to 400Gbps) highly integrated physical layer transceivers (PHYs) to meet the increasing demand in AI data center, enterprise network performance and server virtualization.
We are looking for a bright, motivated, innovative, and hardworking recent graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our top notch engineering team. Here you will utilize the technical skills you already learned at school and develop new skills in the verification of communication ASICs with leading edge technologies and tools. You will work closely with marketing, architecture, firmware, physical and layout teams on full product development cycle from definition to production. You will be challenged and gain valuable experience towards developing a successful career in ASIC.
Responsibilities
- Develop thorough understanding of IEEE Ethernet protocols.
- Understand chip architecture, microarchitecture and design specification.
- Develop advanced verification environment and testbench components in SystemVerilog UVM.
- Participate in block level and chip level verification tasks.
- Infrastructure work including developing scripts and tools for efficiency and quality improvements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors in Engineering and 5+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering and 3+ years of related experience or PhD and no experience
- Design/Verification experience, or equivalent experience.
- Logic design, Electronic circuit design and related course work to provide a broad background in the area of ASIC design and verification.
- Proficiency with HDL language such as Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL is a must.
- Proficiency with C/C++ programming language and hands-on exposure to Object Oriented Programming is a big plus.
- Proficiency with scripting in various languages such as Python, PERL, TCL is a big plus.
- Self-motivated, good communicator, quick learner and good team player.
- Display positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day work.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 101,000.00 To USD 162,000.00
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
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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.