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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Overview

Open roles548+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type86% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Broadcom
ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Broadcom
New 41m ago
ASIC Design Verification Engineer
Broadcom
Irvine, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$129k - $207k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Google
CPU Design Verification Engineer
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Google
New 1h ago
CPU Design Verification Engineer
Google
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$138k - $198k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Intel
Junior CPU Verification Engineer
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Intel
New 12h ago
Junior CPU Verification Engineer
Intel
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$91k - $149k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Lightmatter
Design Verification Engineer
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Lightmatter
New 15h ago
Design Verification Engineer
Lightmatter
Boston, Massachusetts
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
$206k - $236k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
11-50

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Arm
Staff Verification Engineer
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Arm
New 17h ago
Staff Verification Engineer
Arm
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
$191k - $259k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Verification Engineer Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple158
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA53
  • Google
    Google25
  • Intel
    Intel20
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm19

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware340
  • Technology & Software151
  • Consulting & Professional Services27
  • Manufacturing23
  • Telecommunications17

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 Apple, NVIDIA, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 14% of verification engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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