Design Verification Engineer Jobs

Explore Design Verification Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Design verification engineers help ensure that complex digital systems work as intended before they reach production. Browse vetted opportunities with semiconductor, hardware, and technology employers seeking experienced professionals in verification, validation, and functional testing.

What Does a Design Verification Engineer Do?

Design Verification Engineers develop and execute plans to confirm that hardware designs meet functional and performance requirements. They may build testbenches, create test scenarios, analyze simulation results, identify design issues, and collaborate with design teams to resolve bugs. The role often focuses on digital integrated circuits, processors, system-on-chip (SoC) designs, and other electronic systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with hardware description languages such as SystemVerilog and verification methodologies such as UVM. Familiarity with simulation tools, assertions, coverage analysis, scripting languages, and digital logic is also valuable. Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills help engineers work effectively across design, validation, and product teams. Requirements vary by role, product, and employer.

Career Opportunities

Design verification professionals can pursue opportunities across semiconductor companies, chip startups, electronics manufacturers, and technology organizations developing custom hardware. Depending on experience and interests, career paths may include senior or lead verification engineering, verification architecture, hardware design, or engineering management.

Find Design Verification Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Design Verification Engineer listings to compare roles, review employer requirements, and find positions that match your technical background and career goals.

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$160K - $500K+*

Engage in cutting-edge verification methodologies to drive scalable solutions across blocks and systems, ensuring robust validation at the chip level. Champion verification execution, planning, and cl...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of silicon verification. Own and enhance methodologies, manage test execution, and drive crucial reviews to ensure successful design transitions from concept to pr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in verifying embedded flight software, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop testing strategies, create effective tooling, and...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $259K *

Join a team that's innovating integrated circuit design for AR, collaborating across multiple disciplines to enhance device functionality. Contribute to the development of verification methodologies t...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion full-chip physical verification efforts, driving quality and accountability while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful tapeout readiness and clean IP delivery...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive full-chip physical verification efforts, ensuring quality and readiness for tapeout. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence design strategies and deliver clean IP, while leading execution p...

Irvine, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $200K *

Partner with us to develop groundbreaking simulation products, focusing on AI and robotics. Engage with customers to shape product roadmaps, create prototypes, and enhance integration within the simul...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the verification of embedded software within aviation systems. Collaborate closely across teams to enhance safety and compliance, ensuring robust performance on flight hardware and complete i...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Champion robust Design-for-Test methodologies to enhance ASIC and SoC production quality. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and drive manufacturing test readiness for high-volume...

Irvine, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a role focused on firmware validation, engaging in test strategy development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and performance of firmware thr...

Washington, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $184K *

Design and develop intricate IC substrate layouts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, cost, and manufacturability of high-speed ASIC packages while enhancing layout pro...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by shaping innovative workflows and AI-driven experiences. Join a dynamic team where ownership, speed, and user-focused product development are paramount. Contribute across the...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $280K *

Transform design verification processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies, automate tooling, and implement infrastructure that accelerates product development from...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $136K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in ASIC/FPGA design and verification. Collaborate with teams to define, design, and document innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with security...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $123K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by developing and validating test solutions for server hardware in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring reliability and performance across multiple r...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering processes by developing verification tools, dashboards, and shared infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality checks and streamline workflows, ensuring efficient s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing high-speed analog layouts for mixed-signal circuits. Collaborate on floor planning, integration, and reliability verification to ensure optimal performance in advanced CM...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer complex physical designs for next-gen AI data center chips, driving multi-million-gate blocks to meet performance, power, and area targets. Collaborate with RTL teams, enhance methodologies...

Vancouver, BCRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation of high-performance SoCs. Drive advanced FinFET design challenges, optimize PPA, and ensure robust timing closure in a fully remote environment...

Rochester, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, optimizing PPA, and overcoming advanced FinFET challenges. Drive physical design from synthesis to signoff, ensuring robu...

Chandler, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advanced FinFET physical design, driving RTL-to-GDSII implementation for high-performance SoCs. Collaborate on timing closure and optimization, utilizing cutting-edge tools to push...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, tackling advanced FinFET challenges, and driving timing closure for optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) at the Glo...

San Jose, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Design Verification Engineer do?question toggle

    A Design Verification Engineer checks that hardware designs behave according to their specifications. Typical work includes creating verification plans and testbenches, running simulations, measuring coverage, debugging failures, and collaborating with design teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Design Verification Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Job requirements vary, but often include digital design fundamentals, SystemVerilog, UVM, simulation and debugging tools, assertions, coverage analysis, and scripting. Employers may also value experience with SoC, processor, or semiconductor verification.

  • Where do Design Verification Engineers work?question toggle

    They work at semiconductor companies, chip startups, electronics manufacturers, and technology organizations that design or integrate digital hardware.

  • How can I find Design Verification Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Design Verification Engineer listings on Ladders, where professional jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Compare the responsibilities and qualifications of each opening to find a suitable match.