Verification Engineer Jobs
Verification Engineer jobs are open across semiconductor, defense, automotive, and consumer electronics industries, from new-grad to principal and staff levels, with specializations in functional verification, formal verification, and UVM-based testbench development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: C++ Software Verification Engineer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Duration: Long Term
Job Overview
We are looking for a C++ Software Verification Engineer to support the development, testing, and verification of advanced aerospace display and touchscreen systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with C++ software development and DO-178/DO-178C, along with experience in software testing and verification within an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and testing of software for aerospace display and touchscreen systems.
- Develop, execute, and maintain software test cases and test procedures.
- Participate in software verification and validation (V&V) activities.
- Work closely with software development, systems, and verification teams.
- Ensure software development and verification activities comply with applicable DO-178/DO-178C processes and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of professional C++ experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with DO-178/DO-178C.
- Hands-on experience with software testing, verification, and validation.
- Experience writing and executing software test cases and test procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
Job Title: C++ Software Verification Engineer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Duration: Long Term
Job Overview
We are looking for a C++ Software Verification Engineer to support the development, testing, and verification of advanced aerospace display and touchscreen systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with C++ software development and DO-178/DO-178C, along with experience in software testing and verification within an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and testing of software for aerospace display and touchscreen systems.
- Develop, execute, and maintain software test cases and test procedures.
- Participate in software verification and validation (V&V) activities.
- Work closely with software development, systems, and verification teams.
- Ensure software development and verification activities comply with applicable DO-178/DO-178C processes and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of professional C++ experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with DO-178/DO-178C.
- Hands-on experience with software testing, verification, and validation.
- Experience writing and executing software test cases and test procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
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Who's Hiring
- NVIDIA53
- Apple46
- Marvell Technology31M
- Google23
- Qualcomm17
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware147
- Technology & Software115
- Artificial Intelligence21
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Telecommunications15
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in verification engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and the Universal Verification Methodology
- Experience with industry-standard EDA simulators such as VCS, Xcelium, or Questa
- Ability to develop constrained-random testbenches and functional coverage models
- Familiarity with formal verification tools including JasperGold or Questa Formal
- Strong debugging skills across RTL, testbench, and simulation environment layers
Tips for Your Verification Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the methodology
Hiring managers scan for the verification methodology first: UVM, OVM, or formal methods. Call out your methodology explicitly in your summary and in each role description, not buried in a skills list at the bottom.
Show coverage closure on your resume
Functional coverage and code coverage closure numbers are the clearest proof of verification completeness. Describe the coverage goals you hit and the gap-analysis work you drove, not just the testbench you built.
Filter openings by EDA tool stack
VCS, Xcelium, Questa, and JasperGold experience requirements vary by team. Before you apply, match the tool stack in the job description to your hands-on experience so you are not screened out early in the process.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists verification engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a verification plan walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers often ask you to walk through how you would verify a specific block from scratch. Practice explaining your planning process, stimulus generation strategy, and assertion writing approach out loud before the interview.
Negotiate with signoff criteria in mind
When discussing offers, ask about tape-out timelines and coverage signoff ownership. Roles where you own closure decisions carry more responsibility than pure execution roles, and that distinction affects how you frame your counteroffer.
Verification Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most verification engineers?
The companies hiring the most verification engineers right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Marvell Technology, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Semiconductor IP companies and automotive chip teams are consistently among the most active hirers in this role.
How many verification engineer jobs are remote?
About 34% of verification engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many software roles because simulation infrastructure and EDA licenses are often lab-bound. Formal verification and software-driven testbench roles tend to have the highest remote share within the discipline.
How do you become a verification engineer?
Start with a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, then build hands-on SystemVerilog skills through coursework or personal RTL projects. Learn the Universal Verification Methodology, practice writing constrained-random tests and functional coverage, and get comfortable with at least one major simulator. Entry-level roles at semiconductor companies or EDA vendors are the most common first step into the field.
Can you get hired as a verification engineer with little experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate practical skills through personal or academic projects. Build a public verification environment for an open-source RTL core, document your coverage closure process, and highlight any coursework involving hardware description languages or computer architecture. Companies running large verification teams often hire junior engineers specifically to own testbench development under senior guidance, making entry-level roles a real pathway.
What does the verification engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering SystemVerilog syntax, OOP concepts, and UVM architecture. A take-home or live coding exercise testing testbench construction or assertion writing is common next. Final rounds typically involve a design review discussion where you walk through a past verification project and explain your coverage strategy and debug methodology to the hiring team.
Where can I find and apply to verification engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to verification engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and tool stack, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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