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Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

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Design Verification Engineer ID: 1058 Location: Austin, TX More about this job > Description Design Verification Engineer Looking for new challenges? Would you like the variety of a contract position ...

Xoriant Corporation

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Design Verification Engineer

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Design Verification Engineer ID: 1063 Location: Austin, TX More about this job > Description Design Verification Engineer Looking for new challenges? Would you like the variety of a contract position ...

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$120K - $225K/yr

We're hiring experienced Design Verification Engineers from junior to senior levels to play a key role in developing and verifying the designs that will bring our next-generation AI processors to ...

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$120K - $240K/yr

Work with architects, designers, post-silicon, and software engineers, to ensure a high-quality design that works for silicon. * Develop and implement verification strategies, detailed tests, and ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$144.40K - $176.20K/yr

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Apple

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Mythic

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Austin, TX

$120K - $225K/yr

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$120K - $225K/yr

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Altera Corporation

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San Jose, CA · On-site

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Design Verification Engineer

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Description As a Design Verification Engineer, you'll be at the center of our silicon design group's verification efforts, ensuring the quality and reliability of next-generation cellular systems.

Altera

Design Verification Engineer

San Jose, CA

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Mythic

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Austin, TX · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

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Description As a Design Verification Engineer, you'll be at the center of our silicon design group's verification efforts, ensuring the quality and reliability of next-generation cellular systems.

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for design verification in the United States is $149,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Design Verification Engineer, you need a solid background in digital design, verification methodologies, and programming languages like SystemVerilog, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with verification tools such as UVM, simulation environments, and EDA software is essential, along with knowledge of scripting languages like Python or Perl. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate validation of complex hardware designs, reducing errors and supporting reliable product development cycles.

What are some common challenges faced by Design Verification engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Design Verification engineers often encounter challenges such as managing complex testbenches, debugging intricate corner cases, and ensuring coverage completeness within tight project timelines. To address these, it’s important to have strong scripting skills, collaborate closely with design and validation teams, and make effective use of verification methodologies like UVM. Regular communication and review cycles also help catch issues early and improve overall verification quality.

What are design verification engineers?

Design verification engineers are professionals who ensure that hardware or software designs meet their intended specifications and function correctly before production or release. They develop and execute tests, write verification plans, create simulation environments, and identify design flaws or errors. Their work is critical in industries like semiconductor, electronics, and software development to prevent costly mistakes and ensure high-quality products. Design verification engineers often work closely with design and validation teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

What is the difference between Design Verification vs Design Validation?

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PurposeEnsures the design meets specified requirements through testing and analysisConfirms the final product fulfills user needs and intended use
TimingDuring the development phaseAfter the product is developed and before release
MethodsInspections, reviews, testing, analysisUser testing, field trials, real-world testing
FocusDesign correctness and complianceProduct effectiveness and user satisfaction

While Design Verification checks if the design meets specified requirements during development, Design Validation ensures the final product performs effectively in real-world conditions. Both are essential steps in the product development process to deliver a reliable and user-centered product.

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Design Verification Engineer

Design Verification Engineer

Correct Designs

Austin, TX • On-site

$134.80K - $164.50K/yr

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Title: Design Verification Engineer ID: 1058 Location: Austin, TX
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Design Verification Engineer

Looking for new challenges?  Would you like the variety of a contract position along with long term stability and benefits? Correct Designs can give it all to you.

Correct Designs is currently seeking talented Verification Engineers with prior System Verilog UVM experience to work with our major clients both in Austin, TX, and nationwide. Opportunities span from projects in AI and Machine Learning, processor fabric subsystems, SOC/ASIC products for vision processing, aerospace FPGAs, medical electronics, RISC-V based SoC, ARM based peripherals, and mixed signal DSPs. Successful candidates for this role will support verification of advanced CPU/GPU based SOCs.  

Correct Designs is NOT the typical contracting, staff augmentation firm.  Our engineers have respected long term roles with generous hourly rates in excellent team environments.  A typical contract may last 3 years, although we have shorter and even longer term work available. We are well respected in the Design Verification community with clients always seeking new CDI engineers. If you need a few months off between contracts you can take that break and know there will be plenty of work available when you return.  If you like the stability of always working, simply move to the next contract with little time off. Correct Designs does provide health care and retirement plan benefits.

We are based in Austin, Texas with clients throughout the US.  There are opportunities for both in-person and remote work. 

Our current positions are filled but we have clients looking for skilled CDI engineers on a regular bases.  Please submit your resume so we can match you up with upcoming projects.
Whether you are an experienced veteran looking for new challenges, or a talented engineer seeking to broaden your experience, we can offer exciting options for your career.  
Correct Designs uses E-Verify to confirm work status eligibility.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Verify complex design blocks using equally complex SV/UVM verification environments
  • Develop and execute pre-silicon verification test plans
  • Develop directed and random verification tests to validate block and IP functionality
  • Develop verification components and tools
  • Develop verification functional coverage using industry standard coverage analysis tools/methods
  • Debug regression fails 
  • Replicate functional issues found in external environments or post-silicon; review/enhance tests to verify bug fixes

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 3 or more years of proven verification experience in a hardware development setting
  • Strong background in SystemVerilog and UVM verification methodologies
  • Strong debug skills and experience with debug tools such as DVE/Verdi
  • Proficiency in Object Oriented programming, computer architecture and data structures
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be comfortable working across geographies

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience architecting/developing verification environments and infrastructure, including scripting using Perl, Ruby, Make, or similar
  • Experience in other related domains such as formal verification, RTL design, or software development

 EDUCATION:

Bachelor or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

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