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Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$146.70K - $179.10K/yr

Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple's premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology organization ...

Phizenix

SOC Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$159.70K - $195K/yr

We are seeking an experienced SoC Design Verification Engineer with a strong background in UVM-based verification and SystemVerilog to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have ...

Broadcom

Design Verification Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$108K - $172.80K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Products Division (APD), a worldwide leader in the design of complex custom ASICs and embedded IP, is looking for an experienced verification engineer ...

Broadcom

Design Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$108K - $172.80K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Products Division (APD), a worldwide leader in the design of complex custom ASICs and embedded IP, is looking for an experienced verification engineer ...

QualiTest

Design Verification Engineer

Hercules, CA

$150.20K - $183.30K/yr

We are looking for a Design Verification Engineer to join our growing team in Hercules, CA United States! Position Overview: The role primarily focuses on sustaining projects within the clinical ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134.80K - $164.50K/yr

Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple's premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology and we'd love ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$141.50K - $172.70K/yr

Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple's premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology and we'd love ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$134.80K - $164.50K/yr

Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple's premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology and we'd love ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$146.50K - $178.90K/yr

We have an opportunity for an outstandingly hardworking design verification engineer! As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Phizenix

SOC Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

We are seeking an experienced SoC Design Verification Engineer with a strong background in UVM-based verification and SystemVerilog to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$146.50K - $178.90K/yr

We have an opportunity for an outstandingly hardworking design verification engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167.80K - $204.80K/yr

Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple's premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology organization ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Design Verification Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$108K - $172.80K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Products Division (APD), a worldwide leader in the design of complex custom ASICs and embedded IP, is looking for an experienced verification engineer ...

Broadcom

Design Verification Engineer

San Diego, CA

$108K - $172.80K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Products Division (APD), a worldwide leader in the design of complex custom ASICs and embedded IP, is looking for an experienced verification engineer ...

Broadcom

Design Verification Engineer

Broomfield, CO

$108K - $172.80K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Products Division (APD), a worldwide leader in the design of complex custom ASICs and embedded IP, is looking for an experienced verification engineer ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134.80K - $164.50K/yr

Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple's premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology organization ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$126K - $153.80K/yr

We have an opportunity for an outstandingly hardworking design verification engineer! As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft upcoming ...

Apple

Design Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141.50K - $172.70K/yr

We have an opportunity for an outstandingly hardworking design verification engineer! As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft upcoming ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for design verification engineer 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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A Design Verification Engineer ensures that hardware designs function correctly by developing and executing test plans, writing verification code (often in SystemVerilog with UVM), and debugging design issues. They work closely with design and validation teams to confirm specifications are met before manufacturing. Their role is critical in preventing costly design flaws and ensuring high-quality semiconductor products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Design Verification Engineer position, and why are they important?

Design Verification Engineers require a solid background in digital design concepts, computer engineering, and electrical engineering, usually supported by a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Expertise with hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, simulation tools, and familiarity with Unix/Linux environments are typical technical requirements, with certifications in FPGA/ASIC design considered advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help these engineers collaborate closely with design, validation, and development teams. These competencies are vital to ensuring design correctness, catching flaws early, and driving efficient, reliable hardware development.

What are the most common challenges faced by Design Verification Engineers in their daily work?

Design Verification Engineers often face the challenge of thoroughly validating complex digital designs within tight project deadlines. Debugging intricate issues, dealing with evolving specifications, and ensuring complete coverage during simulation can require a great deal of attention to detail and persistence. Collaboration with designers, validation teams, and often cross-functional groups is critical to resolving ambiguities and preventing errors from reaching production. Adapting to new verification methodologies or tools is also common as technologies and standards advance. These challenges offer valuable learning opportunities and play a crucial role in producing robust, high-quality hardware products.
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Design Verification Engineer

Design Verification Engineer

Apple

Waltham, MA • On-site

$146.70K - $179.10K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Does making the next great technology product excite you? Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, our new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We bring passion and dedication to our job and when you are a part of that team there's no telling what you could accomplish. Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple's premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology organization, and we'd love to have you join us.
As part of a very dedicated team you will be at the heart of the chip design effort collaborating with all fields (vertical product model). You own ensuring the quality of the SOC or an IP or subsystem. This requires you to review design and architecture specifications and work closely with design & micro-architecture teams. A key component to the job is understanding the functional & performance goals of the design and you use this knowledge to test effectively. You develop test plans, tests & coverage plans as well as define our next generation verification methodology & testbenches. You will actively communicate and collaborate with design, architecture and software to understand the use cases and corner conditions and drive test cases. The SOC contains many subsystems and IP, so you may be working on one or several of the following types of IP:- Neural Engine hardware- DRAM subsystem, memory controller logic- Encode and Decode systems for ProRes and other codec formats such as VP9, AV1- Hardware security, including cryptographic algorithm implementations- High-Speed IO standards such as PCI Express, DisplayPort, MIPI- Power management and fabric infrastructure- Memory cache management- Display Subsystem for variety of panels and productsThese are just some examples of the exciting designs that are part of our team. Joining SOC DV allows you to focus deeply on one main IP or expand your breadth as you work on a collection of subsystems. It's up to you!
Minimum of BS + 10 years relevant industry experience.
Skilled in many aspects of digital verification such as constrained random verification process, functional coverage, code coverage, assertion methodology & philosophyKnowledge of SystemVerilog, digital simulation and debugKnowledge of computer architecture and digital design fundamentalsGood SW programming skills with knowledge of data structures and algorithmsExperience with Python, Perl, or similar scripting languageAbility to work independently to deliver the project goalsKnowledge of verification methodologies like UVM. Experience with C/C++, assembly is a plus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the dream to take on diverse challenges.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

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Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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