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Broadcom Inc.

Design Verification Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$143K - $230K/yr

Develop random and directed test cases against the specification. * Analyze and debug simulation ... Familiarity with overall chip design methodologies and tools. * Knowledge of CPU, DDR, bus ...

Texas Instruments Incorporated

$149K/yr

Lead a full chip design with product ownership and responsibility from definition to release to manufacturing * Direct, guide and participate in activities of a research or technical design function ...

ChipAgents

Product Line Director, AMS

San Jose, CA · On-site

$450K/yr

About ChipAgents ChipAgents is revolutionizing chip design and verification with agentic-AI ... The Product Line Director for Analog & Mixed-Signal owns the AMS vertical end-to-end, from customer ...

ChipAgents

Product Line Director, AMS

San Jose, CA · On-site

$450K/yr

About ChipAgents ChipAgents is revolutionizing chip design and verification with agentic-AI ... The Product Line Director for Analog & Mixed-Signal owns the AMS vertical end-to-end, from customer ...

Apple

GPU Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$184K - $324K/yr

Description In this role, you will: - Work closely with the FE team to understand chip architecture ... directing a team of engineers to innovate and execute on world class GPU designs. Minimum ...

Apple

GPU Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$184K - $324K/yr

Description In this role, you will: - Work closely with the FE team to understand chip architecture ... directing a team of engineers to innovate and execute on world class GPU designs. Minimum ...

Apple

GPU Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$184K - $324K/yr

Description In this role, you will: - Work closely with the FE team to understand chip architecture ... directing a team of engineers to innovate and execute on world class GPU designs. Minimum ...

Apple

GPU Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$184K - $324K/yr

Description In this role, you will: - Work closely with the FE team to understand chip architecture ... directing a team of engineers to innovate and execute on world class GPU designs. Minimum ...

Silabs

Director, Verification - US & Europe

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$166K - $309K/yr

Director, Verification - US & Europe Austin, TX About the team The IoT Digital Design team is a ... in Chip Design / Verification Role * Strong Proven Industry knowledge on architecture ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director chip design in the United States is $135,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of chip design do?

A Director of Chip Design oversees the entire process of designing integrated circuits (ICs) or microchips, managing teams of engineers and ensuring that projects meet technical and business requirements. This role involves setting the vision and strategy for chip development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. The director is responsible for resource allocation, project management, and fostering innovation to keep up with industry trends. Additionally, they ensure compliance with industry standards and drive continuous improvement in design methodologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of chip design?

To thrive as a Director of Chip Design, you need deep expertise in semiconductor design, electrical engineering, and project management, typically backed by an advanced degree and significant industry experience. Familiarity with EDA tools like Cadence or Synopsys, knowledge of ASIC/FPGA design flows, and relevant certifications are often required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help drive innovation and coordinate cross-functional teams. These competencies ensure the successful delivery of complex chip projects that meet technical, budget, and time objectives in a highly competitive industry.

What are some common challenges a director of chip design faces when leading multidisciplinary engineering teams?

A Director of Chip Design often manages teams that include digital, analog, verification, and layout engineers, making cross-functional communication and alignment essential. One common challenge is balancing project timelines with the need for innovation and rigorous testing to ensure chip reliability and performance. Additionally, staying ahead of rapidly evolving semiconductor technologies and managing resources across multiple concurrent projects can be demanding. Effective directors foster a collaborative environment, resolve technical conflicts, and ensure that all teams work towards shared goals.
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Design Verification Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

Broadcom Inc.
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$143K - $230K/yr

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom, a leading supplier of state‑of‑the‑art SoC and embedded IP, is looking for qualified individuals to work in SoC and IP development programs. The candidate will join a high‑performance design team responsible for state‑of‑the‑art subsystem development to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Develop verification environments using modern verification techniques such as SystemVerilog and UVM.
  • Design verification components including UVM agents and behavioral models.
  • Implement coverage and assertions using SystemVerilog.
  • Develop random and directed test cases against the specification.
  • Analyze and debug simulation failures.
  • Analyze coverage results.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • 12+ years of relevant industry work experience.
  • Experience verifying designs at system level and block level.
  • Fluent knowledge of RTL verification methodologies including SystemVerilog.
  • Strong experience with ASIC design verification flows and DV methodologies.
  • Strong working knowledge of object‑oriented verification languages (OVM, UVM, etc.), C/C++, Perl, and scripting.
  • Strong independent design debugging capability.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a team environment with verification and design team members.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex verification trade‑off scenarios.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Skills
  • Hardware design and debug experience.
  • Programming languages such as C++, SystemC.
  • Experience with emulators and FPGA‑based prototyping.
  • Familiarity with overall chip design methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge of CPU, DDR, bus protocols, network protocols or DSP design.
Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $230,000. Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity awards.

Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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