Verification Engineer Jobs in California
Verification Engineer jobs in California are among the most actively sought-after positions in the country, concentrated in semiconductor design, defense electronics, and automotive systems, with openings at every level from recent graduates through principal engineers. The heaviest hiring is centered in San Jose, San Diego, and Los Angeles, anchored by established employers like Qualcomm, Intel, and Northrop Grumman, each with deep California footprints and continuous verification headcount. Demand is strongest for engineers with expertise in UVM-based functional verification, formal verification, and RISC-V processor validation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.
Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
Resolves complex issues on critical programs related to architectural approaches, requirements, specifications and design. Leads technical aspect of proposal preparation. Identifies critical performance measures and develops processes for computing them. Leads activities in support of Supplier Management with make/buy recommendations and other technical services. Coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product. Develops new concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Recommends and manages technology insertion. Works under consultative direction.
Required Skills
- Engineering-minded verification engineers, not simply engineers who write test cases.
- 7 or more years of verification 2+ UVM experience, though 5+ years is acceptable if UVM experience is solid.
- Strong SystemVerilog and UVM experience
- Self-checking and constrained-random verification; verification planning
- Debugging; coverage closure
- Active U.S. security clearance
Ideal candidates will:
- Demonstrate strong digital hardware fundamentals.
- Exercise sound engineering judgment.
- Work independently with minimal oversight.
- Communicate clearly and proactively.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation.
- Take ownership of their work and deliver maintainable engineering solutions.
Pay Rate Range
105 - 110 USD hourly
Benefits Information
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Verification Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple24

- NVIDIA21

- Marvell Technology15

- Google14

- Qualcomm9

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware69
- Technology & Software48
- Artificial Intelligence8
- Telecommunications7
- Aerospace & Defense4
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in verification engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM testbench development for functional verification
- Experience with industry-standard simulators such as Synopsys VCS or Cadence Xcelium
- Familiarity with coverage-driven verification methodologies and regression frameworks
- Ability to write and debug constrained-random test environments from block to system level
- Strong understanding of digital logic design and RTL concepts to validate against specifications
Verification Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a verification engineer in California?
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field is the standard entry point for verification engineering roles in California. No state-issued license is required for the role itself. Most California employers expect candidates to have hands-on exposure to SystemVerilog and UVM through coursework, senior design projects, or internships at a California semiconductor or defense firm. A master's degree gives candidates a competitive edge in the San Jose and San Diego corridors where the largest verification teams are based.
Which companies hire verification engineers in California?
Employers hiring verification engineers in California right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Marvell Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's semiconductor and defense concentration means many of these employers maintain large, permanent verification teams rather than hiring only for project cycles, making them reliable sources of ongoing openings.
Which California cities have the most verification engineer jobs?
The cities with the most verification engineer openings in California are Santa Clara, San Jose, and Sunnyvale. The distribution reflects California's chip design and defense electronics clusters, with San Jose and its surroundings driving volume through the dense concentration of semiconductor companies in Silicon Valley, San Diego anchored by Qualcomm's large verification organization, and Los Angeles supported by major aerospace and defense contractors with embedded verification teams.
Are there remote verification engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited compared to purely software roles, because verification engineers often need access to lab hardware, emulation platforms, and proprietary EDA tools that are difficult to replicate remotely. About 25% of verification engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the remote share tends to be concentrated in higher-level roles focused on test-plan development, formal verification, and methodology work rather than hands-on bring-up.
How can I get hired as a verification engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or new-graduate rotational program at a California semiconductor company, where structured onboarding covers EDA toolchains and UVM fundamentals. Qualcomm, Intel, and NVIDIA each run formal new-grad programs in California that specifically target candidates without full-time verification experience. Candidates who have completed FPGA or RTL design coursework and can show a personal or academic verification project on GitHub close the gap fastest. Adjacent roles in FPGA design, hardware validation, or silicon bring-up also serve as practical bridges into dedicated verification positions.
Where can I find and apply to verification engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to verification engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across semiconductor, defense, and automotive employers. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing.
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