Verification Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA
Verification Engineer jobs in Sunnyvale are in strong demand, concentrated in the Moffett Park and Lawrence Expressway corridors as well as the Murphy Avenue district, across semiconductor, EDA software, and networking hardware sectors. Employers hiring right now include Google, Meta, and SpaceX. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ASIC Engineer, Design Verification Responsibilities:
- Define and implement block/IP/System on Chip (SoC) verification plans, build verification test benches to enable block/IP/sub-system/SoC level verification
- Develop functional tests based on verification test plan
- Drive Design Verification to closure based on defined verification metrics on test plan, functional and code coverage
- Debug, root-cause and resolve functional failures in the design, partnering with the Design team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Design, Model, Emulation and Silicon validation teams towards ensuring design quality through defined verification metrics and coverage goals
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in SystemVerilog/UVM methodology or C/C++ based verification
- 2+ years experience in block/IP/sub-system and/or SoC level verification based on SystemVerilog UVM/OVM based methodologies
- Experience in EDA tools and scripting (Python, TCL, Perl, Shell) used to build tools and flows for verification environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Track record of 'first-pass success' in Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development cycles
- Experience with revision control systems like Mercurial(Hg), Git or SVN
- Experience in development of Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) based verification environments from scratch
- Experience with IP or integration verification of high-speed interfaces like Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe), Double Data Rate (DDR), Ethernet
- Experience in architecting and implementing Design Verification infrastructure and executing the full verification cycle
- Experience with verification of Advanced RISC Machines/Reduced Instruction Set Computing Five (ARM/RISC-V) based sub-systems or System-on-Chip (SoCs)
- Experience with Design verification of Data-center applications like Video, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Networking designs
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$114,000/year to $172,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Verification Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a verification engineer job in Sunnyvale?
The strongest path into Sunnyvale's market is through its semiconductor and EDA software clusters, where functional verification and UVM-based testbench experience carry the most weight. Companies in Moffett Park and along the Lawrence Expressway corridor hire regularly, and candidates with SystemVerilog, coverage-driven verification, or formal verification skills stand out. Engaging with the local IEEE Santa Clara Valley chapter and targeting mid-size chip design houses also opens doors that larger employers don't always advertise.
Which companies hire verification engineers in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale verification engineer roles are posted by Google, Meta, and SpaceX and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The local employer mix leans heavily toward fabless semiconductor companies, EDA tool vendors, and networking hardware firms that have maintained deep engineering footprints in Sunnyvale for decades.
Are there remote verification engineer jobs in Sunnyvale?
Yes, though with limits, since hands-on lab work, silicon bringup, and emulation platform access typically require an on-site presence. About 30% of verification engineer openings tied to Sunnyvale are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the remote-eligible share concentrated in pre-silicon simulation, assertion writing, and verification planning work that does not depend on physical lab access.
How can I get a verification engineer job in Sunnyvale with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Sunnyvale is through a junior or associate verification engineer role at one of the city's mid-size fabless chip companies, which tend to invest in new graduates more than large established firms. Targeting roles focused on test plan documentation, regression automation, or coverage analysis gives you a foot in the door without deep block-level experience. A strong capstone project using UVM or a demonstrated ability to write SystemVerilog assertions helps you compete alongside candidates with internship credits.
Which industries hire the most verification engineers in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale verification engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Sunnyvale's position as a long-established center for chip design, networking infrastructure, and electronic design automation means those sectors generate consistent verification hiring independent of broader tech hiring cycles.
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