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Design verification is one of the most sponsorship-friendly fields in the U.S., sitting squarely in the semiconductor and hardware industry. Companies like Intel, Qualcomm, AMD, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and Apple sponsor H-1B visas heavily for DV engineers. The specialty occupation argument is rock solid given the advanced degree requirements. If you're in this space, your odds of finding a sponsor are better than most. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates VLSI components and hardware systems. Determines architecture and logic design, design verification through software developed for component and system simulation, and builds physical implementations through development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Analyzes designs to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results to enable prototype and production VLSI solutions. May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and leads project teams of Electronic and VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of VLSI design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, and testing.
- Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with VLSI technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality.
- Provides VLSI-specific and technical expertise along with the overall architecture design and platform leadership to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
- Provides leadership of project team of other VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for VLSI prototypes and products.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members to set an example of VLSI design and development innovation and excellence.
- Participates in and provides input on process for selection of future technical leaders.
- Drives VLSI innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the design organization.
- You will start with a functional specification of a module and produce a detailed test plan to verify the module.
- You will write functional models for the module using System Verilog/C/C++ for architectural validation.
- You will build the module level test bench using System Verilog/UVM.
- You will write tests according to the test plan to thoroughly verify the module. You will be responsible for making sure your module is fully functional.
- You will work closely with logic designers to resolve bugs, with SW engineers to assist in driver code development.
- You will use state-of-the-art tools for doing formal verification, code coverage analysis, gate sims, and more.
- You will also get a chance to be part of full chip/sub-system and emulation testing – which gives you exposure to the entire functionality of the chip/system.
- You get to participate in ASIC validation in the lab if you are passionate about making the chip come alive.
- You will also get a chance work on your leadership skills by mentoring interns and new college graduates.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent
- 6-10 years of experience in VLSI design, verification, or implementation
Knowledge and Skills:
- Expert level proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals, VLSI principles, digital logic, and computer architecture.
- Expert level analytical and problem solving skills.
- Expert level knowledge of designing VLSI components, integrated circuitry, architectures and algorithms into VLSI solutions.
- Expert level knowledge of a programming and scripting, hardware description language, electronic design automation (EDA), and/or FPGA tools. Coursework in VLSI design or VLSI concepts.
- Experience in executive written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Subject matter expertise or discipline leadership as evidenced through patents/publications in the field of VSLI or Electronic/hardware component designs and tools.
- Strong analytical/ problem solving skills.
- Experience in constrained-random verification with methodologies such as UVM is required – Should have developed block level/full-chip test benches using system Verilog/UVM in prior work.
- Knowledge of Computer Architecture/networking protocols and machine learning through previous work is a plus but not required.
- Knowledge of Perl/Python/C/C++.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills is good to have.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_04
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 158,500 - 321,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
Senior ASIC Verification Engineer
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates VLSI components and hardware systems. Determines architecture and logic design, design verification through software developed for component and system simulation, and builds physical implementations through development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Analyzes designs to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results to enable prototype and production VLSI solutions. May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and leads project teams of Electronic and VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of VLSI design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, and testing.
- Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with VLSI technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality.
- Provides VLSI-specific and technical expertise along with the overall architecture design and platform leadership to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
- Provides leadership of project team of other VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for VLSI prototypes and products.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members to set an example of VLSI design and development innovation and excellence.
- Participates in and provides input on process for selection of future technical leaders.
- Drives VLSI innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the design organization.
- You will start with a functional specification of a module and produce a detailed test plan to verify the module.
- You will write functional models for the module using System Verilog/C/C++ for architectural validation.
- You will build the module level test bench using System Verilog/UVM.
- You will write tests according to the test plan to thoroughly verify the module. You will be responsible for making sure your module is fully functional.
- You will work closely with logic designers to resolve bugs, with SW engineers to assist in driver code development.
- You will use state-of-the-art tools for doing formal verification, code coverage analysis, gate sims, and more.
- You will also get a chance to be part of full chip/sub-system and emulation testing – which gives you exposure to the entire functionality of the chip/system.
- You get to participate in ASIC validation in the lab if you are passionate about making the chip come alive.
- You will also get a chance work on your leadership skills by mentoring interns and new college graduates.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent
- 6-10 years of experience in VLSI design, verification, or implementation
Knowledge and Skills:
- Expert level proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals, VLSI principles, digital logic, and computer architecture.
- Expert level analytical and problem solving skills.
- Expert level knowledge of designing VLSI components, integrated circuitry, architectures and algorithms into VLSI solutions.
- Expert level knowledge of a programming and scripting, hardware description language, electronic design automation (EDA), and/or FPGA tools. Coursework in VLSI design or VLSI concepts.
- Experience in executive written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Subject matter expertise or discipline leadership as evidenced through patents/publications in the field of VSLI or Electronic/hardware component designs and tools.
- Strong analytical/ problem solving skills.
- Experience in constrained-random verification with methodologies such as UVM is required – Should have developed block level/full-chip test benches using system Verilog/UVM in prior work.
- Knowledge of Computer Architecture/networking protocols and machine learning through previous work is a plus but not required.
- Knowledge of Perl/Python/C/C++.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills is good to have.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_04
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 158,500 - 321,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Design Verification Jobs
Target top semiconductor companies with strong sponsorship histories
Intel, NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm, and Broadcom regularly sponsor H-1B visas for design verification engineers. These companies file petitions under engineering SOC codes and typically have in-house immigration teams that streamline the process.
Build expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM
Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM (Universal Verification Methodology), and formal verification tools like Cadence JasperGold or Synopsys VC Formal is essential for design verification roles. These are niche skills with limited domestic supply, which strengthens the employer's case for sponsorship.
Specialize in high-demand verification areas
Verification of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, USB), security IPs, or AI accelerator architectures is in particularly strong demand. Specializing in these areas positions you for roles that are harder to fill domestically, giving employers a stronger justification for filing an H-1B petition.
Use STEM OPT to gain tapeout experience
Electrical and computer engineering degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months to participate in full chip tapeout cycles. Going through even one complete verification-to-tapeout cycle makes you significantly more valuable and harder to replace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is design verification a good field for H-1B sponsorship?
Design verification is one of the stronger fields for H-1B sponsorship in hardware engineering. The role requires deep expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, and formal methods that is primarily taught at the graduate level, and U.S. semiconductor companies face persistent talent shortages. Major employers like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Intel regularly file H-1B petitions for verification engineers.
How to find Design Verification jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Design Verification jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsored positions. Focus on semiconductor companies, technology firms, and hardware manufacturers that frequently hire Design Verification engineers on H-1B, O-1 visa, and TN visas. These employers often sponsor talent for ASIC verification, FPGA validation, and chip design roles requiring specialized technical expertise.
What salary range can design verification engineers expect with visa sponsorship?
Design verification engineers at major semiconductor companies typically earn between $120,000 and $180,000 in base salary for mid-level roles, with total compensation often higher due to stock and bonuses. Higher compensation generally strengthens an H-1B petition because it demonstrates the specialized nature of the role.
Do I need a master's degree for design verification sponsorship?
Most design verification roles at top semiconductor companies prefer a master's degree in electrical or computer engineering, and many job postings list it as a requirement. A master's is especially important if your bachelor's was in a tangential field. However, candidates with a bachelor's plus strong industry experience in ASIC or FPGA verification can also be sponsored.
Are there design verification jobs outside of Silicon Valley?
Yes. Major semiconductor hubs exist in Austin, Portland, San Diego, Raleigh-Durham, and Phoenix. Companies like Texas Instruments (Dallas), Analog Devices (Boston), and Micron (Boise) also hire verification engineers. Geographic flexibility can increase your sponsorship opportunities since competition for talent varies by location.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Design Verification jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a design verification in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.