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 Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Telecommunications, with employers like Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type89% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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NXP Semiconductors
Digital Verification Engineer Intern - Fall 2026
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NXP Semiconductors
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Digital Verification Engineer Intern - Fall 2026
NXP Semiconductors
Austin, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
10,000+

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Google
Design Verification Engineer, TPU Cloud Compute
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Google
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Design Verification Engineer, TPU Cloud Compute
Google
Sunnyvale, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
IT Support
$116k - $166k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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NVIDIA
ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU
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NVIDIA
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ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
$136k - $265k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Intel Corporation
IP Design Verification Engineer
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Intel Corporation
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IP Design Verification Engineer
Intel Corporation
Santa Clara, California
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$142k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Quest Defense
Software Verification Engineer
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Quest Defense
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Software Verification Engineer
Quest Defense
Endicott, New York
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$100k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in software engineering
201-500

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Entry Level Verification Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple15
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA15
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm8
  • Marvell Technology
    Marvell Technology5
  • Etched
    Etched3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware46
  • Technology & Software28
  • Telecommunications7
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Manufacturing3

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 Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 June 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 Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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.