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Verification engineers are strong H-1B visa candidates, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. Most openings come from semiconductor, defense, and hardware companies with established sponsorship pipelines. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This role is for an existing vacancy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mixed‑Signal Systems and Verification Engineer II
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make a meaningful impact on the future of technology. Our teams work on the world’s most advanced designs, enabling breakthroughs from high‑performance computing to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Mixed‑Signal Verification Team is seeking a Mixed‑Signal Systems and Verification Engineer II to contribute to the verification of complex digital and mixed‑signal designs. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate closely with analog, digital, and systems teams and play a critical role in delivering high‑quality silicon to market. Cadence fosters a high‑performance culture that values creativity, innovation, and technical excellence. You will work alongside some of the brightest engineers in the industry while solving problems that matter. Cadence has been recognized globally as a Great Place to Work and has been named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For multiple times.
Responsibilities
- Be part of a hands‑on development team that promotes engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.
- Develop accurate, simulation‑efficient analog and mixed‑signal behavioral models (RNM) in SystemVerilog.
- Verify that behavioral models accurately represent analog schematics and design intent.
- Integrate analog behavioral models with RTL environments.
- Verify analog and mixed‑signal functionality against specifications using:
+ SystemVerilog testbenches
+ Test scenarios
+ Assertions, including Analog Assertion‑Based Verification
- Support verification of blocks such as filters, ADC/DAC, VCO, A/DPLL, SerDes, LNA, mixers, and related AMS IP.
- Debug verification failures across analog, digital, and mixed‑signal domains.
- Develop and maintain verification infrastructure including testbenches, environments, and scripts.
- Document modeling assumptions, verification methodology, and results for formal design and verification reviews.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with design, systems, and IP teams to understand constraints and ensure verification coverage.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 0–2+ years of experience working in digital, analog, or mixed‑signal design and verification environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MSEE or PhD preferred).
- Strong understanding of SystemVerilog and mixed‑signal verification concepts.
- Experience or coursework in real‑number modeling (RNM) including:
+ wreal
+ UDN / UDT / UDR
+ Verilog‑AMS
- Basic understanding of analog and mixed‑signal blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, SerDes, RF or signal‑processing components.
- Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Composer and ADE.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative development environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing verification infrastructure (testbenches, environments, automation).
- Experience scripting verification and design automation flows using Python or Perl.
- Experience with low‑power architectures.
- Exposure to SystemVerilog UVM methodologies.
- Experience with FPGA prototyping.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as PCIe, USB, DDR, or similar.
- Knowledge of mixed‑signal Cadence tools and mixed‑signal verification methodologies.
- Exposure to hardware acceleration platforms such as Palladium or Protium.
- Experience with revision control systems (e.g., SOS, SVN).
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range is $73,500.00 CAD to $136,500.00 CAD. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
BENEFITS
Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and holidays, leave of absence programs, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post‑tax investment savings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent Life insurance, and short‑term and long‑term disability. In addition, Cadence provides Global Travel Medical coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known.
INTRODUCTION
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This role is for an existing vacancy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mixed‑Signal Systems and Verification Engineer II
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make a meaningful impact on the future of technology. Our teams work on the world’s most advanced designs, enabling breakthroughs from high‑performance computing to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Mixed‑Signal Verification Team is seeking a Mixed‑Signal Systems and Verification Engineer II to contribute to the verification of complex digital and mixed‑signal designs. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate closely with analog, digital, and systems teams and play a critical role in delivering high‑quality silicon to market. Cadence fosters a high‑performance culture that values creativity, innovation, and technical excellence. You will work alongside some of the brightest engineers in the industry while solving problems that matter. Cadence has been recognized globally as a Great Place to Work and has been named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For multiple times.
Responsibilities
- Be part of a hands‑on development team that promotes engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.
- Develop accurate, simulation‑efficient analog and mixed‑signal behavioral models (RNM) in SystemVerilog.
- Verify that behavioral models accurately represent analog schematics and design intent.
- Integrate analog behavioral models with RTL environments.
- Verify analog and mixed‑signal functionality against specifications using:
+ SystemVerilog testbenches
+ Test scenarios
+ Assertions, including Analog Assertion‑Based Verification
- Support verification of blocks such as filters, ADC/DAC, VCO, A/DPLL, SerDes, LNA, mixers, and related AMS IP.
- Debug verification failures across analog, digital, and mixed‑signal domains.
- Develop and maintain verification infrastructure including testbenches, environments, and scripts.
- Document modeling assumptions, verification methodology, and results for formal design and verification reviews.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with design, systems, and IP teams to understand constraints and ensure verification coverage.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 0–2+ years of experience working in digital, analog, or mixed‑signal design and verification environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MSEE or PhD preferred).
- Strong understanding of SystemVerilog and mixed‑signal verification concepts.
- Experience or coursework in real‑number modeling (RNM) including:
+ wreal
+ UDN / UDT / UDR
+ Verilog‑AMS
- Basic understanding of analog and mixed‑signal blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, SerDes, RF or signal‑processing components.
- Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Composer and ADE.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative development environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing verification infrastructure (testbenches, environments, automation).
- Experience scripting verification and design automation flows using Python or Perl.
- Experience with low‑power architectures.
- Exposure to SystemVerilog UVM methodologies.
- Experience with FPGA prototyping.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as PCIe, USB, DDR, or similar.
- Knowledge of mixed‑signal Cadence tools and mixed‑signal verification methodologies.
- Exposure to hardware acceleration platforms such as Palladium or Protium.
- Experience with revision control systems (e.g., SOS, SVN).
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range is $73,500.00 CAD to $136,500.00 CAD. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
BENEFITS
Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and holidays, leave of absence programs, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post‑tax investment savings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent Life insurance, and short‑term and long‑term disability. In addition, Cadence provides Global Travel Medical coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Verification Engineer
Target semiconductor and hardware companies first
Firms like Intel, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA have large verification teams and well-established H-1B sponsorship processes. They file petitions regularly and understand the timeline, which reduces friction compared to companies sponsoring for the first time.
Lead with your HDL and tool expertise
Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation tools like Synopsys VCS or Cadence Xcelium signals specialized knowledge that supports your H-1B specialty occupation case. Generic resumes lose this detail, make the technical stack prominent.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
Verification engineering requires electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. If your degree is adjacent, a credentials evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's strengthens the petition and reduces the risk of an RFE.
Ask about the LCA before accepting an offer
The Labor Condition Application locks in your work location and wage level before the H-1B petition is filed. Confirm your employer has filed or is prepared to file the LCA promptly, delays there push back your entire start date.
Defense contractors require early eligibility screening
Many verification roles at defense-adjacent companies require a security clearance. Visa holders can face restrictions on clearance eligibility, so confirm the role is open to sponsored candidates before investing time in the interview process.
Document your verification methodology in your resume
Coverage closure, assertion-based verification, and constrained-random testing are job-specific methods that help establish the specialized nature of the role. Strong documentation of your methodology supports both your application and the employer's H-1B petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does verification engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Verification engineering consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science as a standard industry requirement. USCIS approval rates for engineering petitions are among the highest of any H-1B visa category, though RFEs can arise if the job description is broad or the degree field is not directly related to the listed duties.
Which visa types are available to verification engineers beyond the H-1B?
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is renewable indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa for engineers. Those with an extraordinary publication or contribution record in chip design or formal verification may be competitive for the O-1A. Each path has different employer obligations, so the right choice depends on your citizenship and the employer's preference.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for verification engineers?
Sponsorship is relatively common in this role. Semiconductor companies, EDA tool vendors, and cloud hardware teams rely heavily on international talent and file H-1B petitions routinely. Sponsorship is less common at smaller startups without a dedicated HR and legal infrastructure. Migrate Mate filters specifically for verification engineer roles at companies that sponsor, so you can focus applications on employers already set up to hire internationally.
Can I qualify for a verification engineer role without a four-year degree?
A relevant two-year degree combined with substantial hands-on experience may satisfy the H-1B requirement under the three-for-one rule, where three years of specialized experience substitutes for one year of formal education. In practice, USCIS scrutinizes these petitions more closely, and the experience must be directly in verification, not general engineering. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization is strongly recommended if you're using this pathway.
What should I know about H-1B cap timing as a verification engineer?
The H-1B cap lottery opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, you need to register in March and win the lottery to maintain continuous work authorization. Cap-exempt employers, universities, certain nonprofits, and government research institutions, can file outside the lottery window, which is worth considering if your OPT timeline is tight or you missed a lottery cycle.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored 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.