Formal Verification Engineer
$113K - $190K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$113K - $190K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Distinguished Formal Verification
$230K - $285K/yr
Astera Labs is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Formal Verification to join our world-class engineering team in San Jose, California. As a hyper-growth leader in AI infrastructure connectivity, w ...
Distinguished Formal Verification
$230K - $285K/yr
Astera Labs is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Formal Verification to join our world-class engineering team in San Jose, California. As a hyper-growth leader in AI infrastructure connectivity, w ...
Distinguished Formal Verification
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K/yr
Astera Labs is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Formal Verification to join our world-class engineering team in San Jose, California. As a hyper-growth leader in AI infrastructure connectivity, w ...
Distinguished Formal Verification
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K/yr
Astera Labs is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Formal Verification to join our world-class engineering team in San Jose, California. As a hyper-growth leader in AI infrastructure connectivity, w ...
Formal Verification - DV
San Jose, CA · On-site
$2.0K/mo
You will drive formal verification across the custom IP, interface IP, and SoC subsystems that power our ASICs, including compute arrays, DMA engines, NoCs, memory systems, PCIe, Ethernet, CPU ...
Formal Verification - DV
San Jose, CA · On-site
$2.0K/mo
You will drive formal verification across the custom IP, interface IP, and SoC subsystems that power our ASICs, including compute arrays, DMA engines, NoCs, memory systems, PCIe, Ethernet, CPU ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · Hybrid
$134K/yr
In this role, you will drive formal verification efforts across complex hardware designs, applying rigorous mathematical methods to prove design correctness and find corner-case bugs that escape ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · Hybrid
$134K/yr
In this role, you will drive formal verification efforts across complex hardware designs, applying rigorous mathematical methods to prove design correctness and find corner-case bugs that escape ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$147K - $272K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$147K - $272K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$147K - $272K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$147K - $272K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification - DV
San Jose, CA · On-site
$2.0K/mo
You will drive formal verification across the custom IP, interface IP, and SoC subsystems that power our ASICs, including compute arrays, DMA engines, NoCs, memory systems, PCIe, Ethernet, CPU ...
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Formal Verification - DV
San Jose, CA · On-site
$2.0K/mo
You will drive formal verification across the custom IP, interface IP, and SoC subsystems that power our ASICs, including compute arrays, DMA engines, NoCs, memory systems, PCIe, Ethernet, CPU ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
DV Formal Verification
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$200K - $420K/yr
About the role Own block- and SOC-level formal verification, debug, and proof convergence for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator ...
DV Formal Verification
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$200K - $420K/yr
About the role Own block- and SOC-level formal verification, debug, and proof convergence for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$156K/yr
In this role, you will drive formal verification efforts across complex hardware designs, applying rigorous mathematical methods to prove design correctness and find corner-case bugs that escape ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$156K/yr
In this role, you will drive formal verification efforts across complex hardware designs, applying rigorous mathematical methods to prove design correctness and find corner-case bugs that escape ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$147K - $272K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$147K - $272K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$113K - $190K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
$113K - $190K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
About the role Own block- and SOC-level formal verification, debug, and proof convergence for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator ...
Quick apply
About the role Own block- and SOC-level formal verification, debug, and proof convergence for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
Formal Verification Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Work with the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you ...
About the role Own block- and SOC-level formal verification, debug, and proof convergence for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator ...
About the role Own block- and SOC-level formal verification, debug, and proof convergence for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator ...
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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for formal verification in the United States is $20.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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A Formal Verification job involves using mathematical techniques to prove the correctness of hardware or software designs. Engineers in this role apply formal methods, such as model checking and theorem proving, to ensure that a system behaves as intended without relying solely on traditional testing. This process helps detect critical design flaws early, improving reliability and reducing costly errors. Formal verification is widely used in safety-critical industries like aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor design.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Formal Verification position, and why are they important?
To thrive in Formal Verification, you need a strong background in computer science, mathematics, and logical reasoning, often supported by a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with formal verification tools such as ModelSim, JasperGold, SystemVerilog Assertions, and proficiency in hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL are important, and industry certifications can be a plus. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help in interpreting specifications and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial to rigorously ensuring hardware or software designs function correctly and meet industry safety and correctness standards.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Formal Verification engineer?
A Formal Verification engineer's daily responsibilities usually include developing and applying formal models to hardware or software designs, writing assertions, and using verification tools to prove or disprove correctness properties. Collaboration with design, simulation, and verification teams is common to clarify specifications and address any verification gaps. Engineers frequently analyze failures or counterexamples, document findings, and suggest design improvements. This role often involves balancing multiple projects, staying aligned with tight development schedules, and ensuring the highest possible design quality before production.
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$113K - $190K/yr
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Posted 29 days ago
Apple rating
8.1
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Job description
Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices.
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly.
Description
As a formal verification engineer working the complete formal verification for single or multiple design blocks and IPs (CPU, Cellular and Connectivity IP, Audio and Image Processing IP, Neural Networks IP, Memory/DMA Controller, Security IP, Peripheral IP, Interconnects, Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be:
- Working with Apple Silicon's world-class Security Enclave design engineers to develop a formal micro-architecture specification
- Developing comprehensive formal verification test plan that includes unique security requirement verification
- Proving properties of the design, finding design bugs, and working closely with design teams to help improve the micro-architecture.
- Crafting novel and creative solutions for modelling security attacks and proving robustness of complex design micro-architectures
- Developing and implementing re-usable and optimized formal models and verification code base
- Architecting correct-by-construction design methodologies for improved formal verification efficiency and productivity.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in learning and becoming an expert in SoC, CPU, GPU, or Cellular design
Detail oriented approach and desire to overcome challenges is required.
Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge and experience in interpreting hardware specifications
Proficiency in any scripting language with excellent debugging skills
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Passionate about developing world-class/innovative formal verification solutions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field with 0 years of experience.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $113,506 and $190,900 annualized, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Learn from the best Formal Verification team in the world and acquire experience being at the center of a System-on-a-chip (SoC) design verification effort collaborating with design. Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly.
Description
As a formal verification engineer working the complete formal verification for single or multiple design blocks and IPs (CPU, Cellular and Connectivity IP, Audio and Image Processing IP, Neural Networks IP, Memory/DMA Controller, Security IP, Peripheral IP, Interconnects, Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be:
- Working with Apple Silicon's world-class Security Enclave design engineers to develop a formal micro-architecture specification
- Developing comprehensive formal verification test plan that includes unique security requirement verification
- Proving properties of the design, finding design bugs, and working closely with design teams to help improve the micro-architecture.
- Crafting novel and creative solutions for modelling security attacks and proving robustness of complex design micro-architectures
- Developing and implementing re-usable and optimized formal models and verification code base
- Architecting correct-by-construction design methodologies for improved formal verification efficiency and productivity.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in learning and becoming an expert in SoC, CPU, GPU, or Cellular design
Detail oriented approach and desire to overcome challenges is required.
Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge and experience in interpreting hardware specifications
Proficiency in any scripting language with excellent debugging skills
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Passionate about developing world-class/innovative formal verification solutions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field with 0 years of experience.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $113,506 and $190,900 annualized, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
About Apple
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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.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976