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Intel is seeking a Design Verification Engineer for the Silicon Chassis team. In this role, you will contribute to verification of next-generation interconnect and chassis IPs that scale across ...

Design verification engineer

San Diego, CA · Remote

$139K - $169K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Location: Remote anywhere in the USA and Canada Duration: Full-time (REMOTE) VISA: ONLY USC AND GC We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has ...

Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$159K - $195K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Location:Santa Clara CA Duration: Long term Experience:8-15 Years Description : Key Responsibilities: Strong understanding of SV and UVM and good debugging skills.

Design Verification Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$159K - $194K/yr

Description We are looking for an experienced design verification engineer to join our SoC team at Baidu's Sunnyvale office. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter who will thrive ...

Design Verification Engineer

San Jose, CA

$159K - $194K/yr

About the role SambaNova Systems is looking for a talented and motivated Design Verification Engineer, DFT to help us build state of the art RDU chips for machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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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 ...

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 ...

As a Design Verification Engineer, you will work across the full verification cycle - from developing detailed verification plans and building test benches through running coverage regressions ...

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 ...

Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $164K/yr

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.

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 ...

Design Verification Engineer

San Diego, CA · Remote

$139K - $169K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Location: Remote anywhere in the USA and Canada Duration: Full-time We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the ...

Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$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 ...

Design Verification Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$129K - $158K/yr

As a Design Verification Engineer, you will work across the full verification cycle - from developing detailed verification plans and building test benches through running coverage regressions ...

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 ...

Design Verification Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$135K - $164K/yr

Fiori Technology Solutions is currently hiring for a Design Verification Engineer. This is fulltime permanent position. We are looking to fill multiple Design Verification openings. We are ...

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How much do freelance design verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance 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.

What is the difference between Freelance Design Verification Engineer vs Freelance Hardware Test Engineer?

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Freelance Design Verification Engineers focus on verifying that hardware designs meet specifications through simulation and testing, often working on FPGA, ASIC, or semiconductor projects. They typically hold certifications in digital design and verification tools, and work in industries like semiconductor, electronics, and tech startups. Freelance Hardware Test Engineers, on the other hand, primarily perform physical testing of hardware prototypes and products, focusing on functional and reliability testing in manufacturing environments. While both roles require technical expertise, verification engineers emphasize simulation and design validation, whereas test engineers focus on real-world hardware testing.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Design Verification Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $149,150 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Design Verification Engineer

Intel

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$141K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Details:Job Description: 

Intel is seeking a Design Verification Engineer for the Silicon Chassis team. In this role, you will contribute to verification of next-generation interconnect and chassis IPs that scale across multiple product families. You will work closely with senior engineers to build and execute robust verification plans, develop high-quality reusable environments, and help deliver first-pass silicon success through strong design verification practices. This role requires strong programming and algorithmic problem-solving skills, hands-on verification development, and willingness to work across traditional discipline boundaries. AI-assisted workflows are part of everyday development here.

Responsibilities
- Develop and execute verification plans and testbenches for interconnect and chassis IP/features at IP and subsystem level
- Build reusable verification components, checkers, constrained-random tests, and debug infrastructure to improve coverage and productivity
- Work with architecture, design, and software teams on spec reviews, feature clarification, bug triage, and closure; contribute outside strict DV boundaries when needed
- Analyze simulation failures, root-cause issues quickly, and drive fixes to closure with clear technical communication
- Contribute to functional coverage planning, coverage closure, and quality signoff under guidance of technical leads
- Contribute to both simulation and formal verification efforts; continuously improve verification automation, regression quality, and development efficiency

You should also demonstrate: Proven ability to write clean, reusable, and maintainable verification code and automation scripts, and to collaborate effectively across architecture, design, and software teams

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience in design verification
- Programming fundamentals and algorithmic problem-solving skills, with demonstrated hands-on coding experience in SystemVerilog, C/C++, and Python
- Foundation in simulation-based verification methodologies UVM/ABV, with exposure to formal verification concepts; testbench development, debugging, and coverage-driven verification
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools as part of daily workflow for coding, debugging, and test development

Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to interconnects and bus protocols for example AMBA AXI/ACE/CHI, PCIe, CXL, UCIe
- Understanding of cache coherency and memory consistency models
- Experience with external interfaces and system integration debug
- Experience with formal verification tools (JasperGold, VC Formal, or similar) and emulation or FPGA-based verification
- Exposure to RTL concepts, physical design, or CAD tool flows
- Prior work with system IPs such as MMUs SMMU or IOMMU and interrupt controllers

Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional Locations:Business group:The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-200,340.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

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1968