Entry Level Verification Engineer Jobs
New grad verification engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship in hardware validation, simulation, or testbench development can matter more than a long resume. Most openings cover on-site and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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About Harmonic
At Harmonic, we are building a mathematical reasoning engine that operates with absolute precision. While most AI makes maximum-likelihood guesses, Harmonic's Aristotle uses Lean 4 and reinforcement learning to verify its reasoning and results. Following our Gold Medal-level performance on the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO) and the successful resolution of long-standing open problems, we are proving that AI can master the most rigorous domains of human thought. Backed by some of the world’s most prominent investors, we are intentionally scaling an elite technical team.
About The Role
We are seeking a Formal Verification Engineer to verify production hardware and software with Aristotle, our formal reasoning agent. In this role, you will work with customers to scope requirements, define properties, execute formal proofs, and deliver reproducible workflows while feeding insights back to product and research. We are looking for a rigorous problem-solver with expertise in formal verification that can adapt readily based on customer requirements and expand the boundaries of Aristotle to push it further.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate design intent into precise properties, utilize Aristotle intensively to execute formal proofs, and accurately diagnose verification failures.
- Manage project scope and technical risk while maintaining direct, clear communication with customers.
- Quickly develop a comprehensive technical understanding of complex production-ready code, often across new or unfamiliar domains.
- Identify and analyze the critical properties customer teams need proved, translating business-critical requirements into clear, targeted formal specifications.
- Work with the product team to improve Aristotle based on observations in the field.
- Travel to customer sites on behalf of the company.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Direct experience in hardware verification, software verification, or interactive theorem proving (ITP).
- Demonstrated ability to independently navigate complex concepts, manage risks and deadlines autonomously.
- Ability to calibrate communication seamlessly depending on the audience, from deep technical discussions to high-level value justifications and education for customers.
- Proficiency and practical experience with at least one proof assistant (e.g., Lean, Coq, Isabelle, Agda) and a strong foundation in formal methods and mathematical logic.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Lean 4 expertise or strong fluency in another proof assistant.
- Experience applying formal verification methods to real-world industrial or commercial systems.
- Proven track record of high-caliber research demonstrated by publications, patents, or software contributions.
- Contributions to open-source projects or development of software tools in the field.
What We Offer
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) matching
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% coverage for dependents. Harmonic offers varied health coverage options to select what is best for you and your family.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available for qualifying health plans
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harmonic is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
About Harmonic
At Harmonic, we are building a mathematical reasoning engine that operates with absolute precision. While most AI makes maximum-likelihood guesses, Harmonic's Aristotle uses Lean 4 and reinforcement learning to verify its reasoning and results. Following our Gold Medal-level performance on the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO) and the successful resolution of long-standing open problems, we are proving that AI can master the most rigorous domains of human thought. Backed by some of the world’s most prominent investors, we are intentionally scaling an elite technical team.
About The Role
We are seeking a Formal Verification Engineer to verify production hardware and software with Aristotle, our formal reasoning agent. In this role, you will work with customers to scope requirements, define properties, execute formal proofs, and deliver reproducible workflows while feeding insights back to product and research. We are looking for a rigorous problem-solver with expertise in formal verification that can adapt readily based on customer requirements and expand the boundaries of Aristotle to push it further.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate design intent into precise properties, utilize Aristotle intensively to execute formal proofs, and accurately diagnose verification failures.
- Manage project scope and technical risk while maintaining direct, clear communication with customers.
- Quickly develop a comprehensive technical understanding of complex production-ready code, often across new or unfamiliar domains.
- Identify and analyze the critical properties customer teams need proved, translating business-critical requirements into clear, targeted formal specifications.
- Work with the product team to improve Aristotle based on observations in the field.
- Travel to customer sites on behalf of the company.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Direct experience in hardware verification, software verification, or interactive theorem proving (ITP).
- Demonstrated ability to independently navigate complex concepts, manage risks and deadlines autonomously.
- Ability to calibrate communication seamlessly depending on the audience, from deep technical discussions to high-level value justifications and education for customers.
- Proficiency and practical experience with at least one proof assistant (e.g., Lean, Coq, Isabelle, Agda) and a strong foundation in formal methods and mathematical logic.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Lean 4 expertise or strong fluency in another proof assistant.
- Experience applying formal verification methods to real-world industrial or commercial systems.
- Proven track record of high-caliber research demonstrated by publications, patents, or software contributions.
- Contributions to open-source projects or development of software tools in the field.
What We Offer
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) matching
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% coverage for dependents. Harmonic offers varied health coverage options to select what is best for you and your family.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available for qualifying health plans
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harmonic is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Entry Level Verification Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level verification engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience with hardware description languages like SystemVerilog or VHDL, familiarity with simulation tools, and evidence of practical work through coursework, capstone projects, or internships. A GitHub portfolio with testbench or verification IP examples gives candidates a concrete edge. Many postings also welcome candidates who have completed relevant internships or co-ops, even at smaller companies or academic research labs.
Which companies hire entry level verification engineers?
Companies hiring entry level verification engineers right now include NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of semiconductor manufacturers, consumer electronics firms, defense contractors, and automotive technology suppliers, many of which run structured new grad programs that build verification skills from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level verification engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain more common at the entry level because hands-on lab access and team mentorship are central to early-career verification work. About 11% of entry level verification engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated primarily at larger semiconductor and EDA software companies that have established distributed engineering teams.
Are these new grad verification engineer jobs?
Yes, listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior verification engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work as qualifying experience, or lists a portfolio or university project as an acceptable substitute for professional history. Searching for "junior" or "new grad" alongside verification engineer surfaces these openings most reliably.
Which industries hire the most entry level verification engineers?
Entry Level verification engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they depend heavily on chip design, embedded systems validation, and FPGA development, all areas where demand for testbench and simulation expertise outpaces the supply of experienced engineers.