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Formal Verification Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K/yr

Role Summary We are looking for formal verification experts to ensure design correctness using mathematical verification techniques and advanced formal tools. Key Responsibilities · Develop formal ...

Formal Verification Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$159K/yr

About this Role In this role, you'll build formal proofs of design correctness using model checking, property verification, and equivalence analysis. You'll collaborate closely with RTL, verification ...

Formal Verification Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$159K/yr

About this Role In this role, you'll build formal proofs of design correctness using model checking, property verification, and equivalence analysis. You'll collaborate closely with RTL, verification ...

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K/yr

Hands-on experience with VC Formal (Synopsys) and/or Jasper Gold (Cadence) Strong proficiency in System Verilog Assertions (SVA) and formal property specification Experience with formal verification ...

Formal Verification Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K/yr

Role Summary We are looking for formal verification experts to ensure design correctness using mathematical verification techniques and advanced formal tools. Key Responsibilities · Develop formal ...

We are seeking a Formal Verification Engineer to bring rigorous mathematical guarantees to our hardware and software at every layer of the stack. What You'll Do Here * Apply model checking and formal ...

GPU Formal Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $164K/yr

The Graphics Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification applying formal and property checking methods. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural ...

... Engineering Group > CPU EngineeringGeneral Summary:Are you interested in working with a world-class CPU design team? Are you interested in the application of formal methods to the verification of ...

GPU Formal Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $164K/yr

The Graphics Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification applying formal and property checking methods. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural ...

Senior Formal Verification Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Silicon Engineering Lead. You will: * Define and drive formal strategy for first-pass silicon success. Own the formal verification ...

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How much do formal verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for formal verification engineer in the United States is $142,619.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a formal verification engineer?

A Formal Verification Engineer is responsible for ensuring the correctness of hardware or software designs using mathematical and logical techniques. They apply formal methods to verify that a system behaves as intended, identifying potential design flaws early in the development process. This involves writing formal properties, using model checking tools, and collaborating with design and validation teams. Their work helps improve reliability, reduce bugs, and enhance the efficiency of verification compared to traditional simulation-based methods.

What are the common daily responsibilities of a formal verification engineer?

As a Formal Verification Engineer, your typical day involves creating and analyzing formal properties, developing assertions, and using formal verification tools to mathematically prove correctness of hardware designs. You'll collaborate closely with design and simulation teams to review specifications, identify verification requirements, and debug issues found during the verification process. Regular documentation of findings, participation in code and design reviews, and ongoing learning about new verification methodologies are also important parts of the role. This dynamic environment requires both technical depth and proactive teamwork to ensure high-quality design outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a formal verification engineer?

To thrive as a Formal Verification Engineer, you need a strong background in digital design, computer architecture, and logic, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Expertise in formal verification tools such as Cadence JasperGold, Synopsys VC Formal, or Mentor Questa, along with proficiency in hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL, is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with design and verification teams and present complex findings. These competencies are critical for ensuring hardware systems are bug-free, reliable, and meet stringent industry standards.

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Infographic showing various Formal Verification Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,619 per year, or $68.6 per hour.

Lead Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

$134K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.



THE ROLE: 

AMD is seeking a Lead Formal Verification Engineer to help drive formal verification strategy, methodology, and adoption across next-generation graphics and GPU IP. This highly visible technical leadership role will partner closely with architecture, design, and verification teams to improve verification quality, scalability, and productivity across complex hardware projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding formal verification across the development lifecycle, advancing verification methodologies, and influencing technical direction across a growing organization. This is an opportunity to work on industry-leading graphics technologies while helping shape the future of formal verification within AMD.


THE PERSON:

You are a recognized formal verification expert who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and driving innovation. You bring strong leadership and collaboration skills, can influence technical direction across teams, and are passionate about building scalable verification solutions that improve product quality and engineering efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Define and drive formal verification strategy, methodology, and technical roadmap for graphics IP.
  • Lead formal verification efforts for complex GPU and processor designs while improving coverage, quality, and scalability.
  • Develop and deploy advanced verification techniques to solve challenging convergence and verification problems.
  • Drive development of reusable infrastructure, automation, and workflows that improve verification productivity.
  • Partner with architecture, design, and verification teams to influence design quality and verification planning.
  • Research and evaluate emerging formal verification applications in areas such as security, safety, low power, and architectural verification.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • In-depth knowledge of formal verification methodologies, algorithms, proof engines, and practical applications across complex digital designs.
  • Proven expertise in SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA), property development, and abstract model creation.
  • Expert-level experience with formal verification tools such as JasperGold, VC Formal, Murphi, theorem provers, or similar EDA solutions.
  • Demonstrated success delivering high-quality verification for large-scale processor architectures, including GPU, CPU, AI accelerator, or other high-performance compute designs; strong understanding of computer architecture and graphics pipelines preferred.
  • Proven experience developing formal verification infrastructure supporting applications such as functional property verification, datapath verification, equivalence checking, security verification, or related use cases.
  • Experience solving challenging formal convergence problems and scaling formal verification through advanced techniques such as induction, abstraction, reduction, decomposition, and related approaches.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Undergrad degree required. Master or PhD degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Electrical Engineering preferred.

LOCATIONS:

  • Austin, TX, Orlando, FL and San Diego, CA 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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