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ASIC verification engineers are among the most consistently sponsored roles in semiconductor and chip design. Employers filing H-1B visa petitions for this role typically require a master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, and USCIS approves the vast majority of petitions given the clear specialty occupation fit. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Technical role)
Position Description:
As a technical member of Micron’s ASIC Design Verification team, you will have a key role in development of advanced verification components for sophisticated SOC designs, while ensuring on time delivery with outstanding quality. You will take end‑to‑end ownership of verification environments, collaborate closely with verification, design, and post-silicon validation teams, and help drive verification quality across Micron’s next‑generation memory products. Typical tasks include: development of new simulation environments, execution of verification plans while communicating with design teams, and debugging sophisticated problems. You must be familiar with constrained random verification and functional coverage closure. You will be a self-starter, possess excellent analytical and problem solving/debugging skills, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also have opportunities to adopt and influence emerging AI-based approaches that improve verification productivity, debugging efficiency, and quality.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- ASIC/FPGA design verification experience with UVM methodologies.
- Develop and maintain UVM-based SystemVerilog verification environments.
- Build and enhance Python-based testbenches and simulation infrastructure.
- Define and execute block and system-level verification plans.
- Debug complex functional and integration issues in close collaboration with design teams.
- Drive coverage closure and continuously improve verification quality metrics.
- Explore and adopt AI-assisted techniques and tools to improve verification productivity and debug efficiency.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Phenomenal teammate with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 3+ years of proven experience in IP or SoC verification.
- Hands-on experience with UVM and constrained-random verification.
- Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and Python.
- Proven analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mixed-signal verification.
- Experience with DRAM protocol: DDR/LPDDR/GDDR.
- Experience using or evaluating AI-assisted development, verification, or debug tools.
- Interest in applying AI/ML techniques to improve verification flows, automation, or productivity.
- Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environments.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Technical role)
Position Description:
As a technical member of Micron’s ASIC Design Verification team, you will have a key role in development of advanced verification components for sophisticated SOC designs, while ensuring on time delivery with outstanding quality. You will take end‑to‑end ownership of verification environments, collaborate closely with verification, design, and post-silicon validation teams, and help drive verification quality across Micron’s next‑generation memory products. Typical tasks include: development of new simulation environments, execution of verification plans while communicating with design teams, and debugging sophisticated problems. You must be familiar with constrained random verification and functional coverage closure. You will be a self-starter, possess excellent analytical and problem solving/debugging skills, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also have opportunities to adopt and influence emerging AI-based approaches that improve verification productivity, debugging efficiency, and quality.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- ASIC/FPGA design verification experience with UVM methodologies.
- Develop and maintain UVM-based SystemVerilog verification environments.
- Build and enhance Python-based testbenches and simulation infrastructure.
- Define and execute block and system-level verification plans.
- Debug complex functional and integration issues in close collaboration with design teams.
- Drive coverage closure and continuously improve verification quality metrics.
- Explore and adopt AI-assisted techniques and tools to improve verification productivity and debug efficiency.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Phenomenal teammate with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 3+ years of proven experience in IP or SoC verification.
- Hands-on experience with UVM and constrained-random verification.
- Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and Python.
- Proven analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mixed-signal verification.
- Experience with DRAM protocol: DDR/LPDDR/GDDR.
- Experience using or evaluating AI-assisted development, verification, or debug tools.
- Interest in applying AI/ML techniques to improve verification flows, automation, or productivity.
- Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environments.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Asic Verification Engineer
Target fabless semiconductor companies first
Companies like Qualcomm, Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom, and Apple Silicon teams file H-1B petitions for ASIC verification engineers at high volume. These employers have established immigration processes and dedicated legal teams, which means faster sponsorship decisions and fewer complications.
Highlight UVM and SystemVerilog expertise prominently
Sponsoring employers need to prove specialty occupation to USCIS. A resume that clearly demonstrates UVM methodology, constrained-random verification, and SystemVerilog proficiency strengthens the employer's petition by showing the role requires specialized knowledge a generalist engineer lacks.
A master's degree significantly strengthens your petition
USCIS scrutinizes ASIC roles more closely when only a bachelor's degree is listed. A master's in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field reduces RFE risk considerably and aligns with what most hiring managers expect for senior verification roles.
Get familiar with the H-1B cap timeline before you apply
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your expiration date against this window. STEM OPT gives you up to 36 months of runway, which may cover one or two lottery cycles if needed.
Document your project scope and block ownership clearly
Vague job descriptions increase RFE risk. Work with your employer to ensure the offer letter and LCA describe specific verification responsibilities: coverage closure, assertion-based verification, or block-level sign-off. Precision in documentation helps USCIS approve the petition without delays.
Australian engineers should ask about the E-3 visa
If you hold Australian citizenship, the E-3 visa bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. It requires the same specialty occupation showing but has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been filled, making it a significantly more reliable path into ASIC verification roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ASIC verification engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, ASIC verification engineering consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation. USCIS recognizes that the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Roles involving UVM, SystemVerilog, and formal verification methodologies have a strong track record of approval, particularly when the job description is specific about technical responsibilities rather than generic engineering duties.
What degree does a sponsoring employer need to list on an H-1B petition for this role?
Most employers specify a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science as the minimum. A master's degree is increasingly common in job postings and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence. If your degree is in a related field rather than directly in EE or CE, your employer's immigration attorney may need to demonstrate equivalency through coursework overlap or progressive experience.
How do I find ASIC verification engineer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international engineers seeking sponsored roles. The job board filters for employers with active sponsorship histories, so you're not wasting applications on companies that don't sponsor. ASIC verification roles from semiconductor companies, EDA vendors, and hardware startups appear regularly, and you can filter by visa type including H-1B visa and E-3 visa.
Can I stay on OPT or STEM OPT while waiting for H-1B approval as an ASIC verification engineer?
Yes, and most international engineers in this field rely on exactly this sequence. Standard OPT gives you 12 months post-graduation, and a STEM OPT extension adds up to 24 more months if your degree is in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a qualifying STEM field. That 36-month window covers multiple H-1B lottery cycles. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support STEM OPT.
Are ASIC verification engineers at risk of H-1B RFEs, and how can I reduce that risk?
RFE risk is lower for ASIC verification than for generalist software roles, but it exists when job descriptions are vague or the degree field doesn't closely match the role. The most effective mitigation is a detailed offer letter that specifies the verification methodology, tools, and block-level responsibilities involved. A master's degree in EE or CE, combined with a precise job description, puts the petition in a strong position for approval.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Asic Verification Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.