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Hardware Verification Engineer Jobs in California

... in need of Verification Engineers. Lets talk about what you want next! ASIC Verification ... Even better if you also have knowledge of formal, hardware acceleration. * You should be an ...

Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K/yr

... in need of Verification Engineers. Lets talk about what you want next! ASIC Verification ... Even better if you also have knowledge of formal, hardware acceleration. * You should be an ...

This role offers meaningful opportunities to collaborate with full-stack software, hardware, ASIC ... ASIC Engineer, Design Verification Responsibilities: * Define and implement block, IP, and SoC ...

Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$159K - $195K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Design Verification Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for verifying complex digital designs using advanced verification ...

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How much do hardware verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardware verification engineer in California is $144,315.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,900.00 and $160,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hardware verification engineer?

A Hardware Verification Engineer is responsible for ensuring that semiconductor chips and hardware designs function correctly before manufacturing. They develop and execute testbenches, write verification plans, and use tools like SystemVerilog and UVM to simulate and validate designs. Their job involves debugging issues, writing test cases, and collaborating with design engineers to ensure the final product meets specifications. This role is crucial in preventing costly errors in hardware production and ensuring high reliability in electronic devices.

What does a hardware verification engineer do?

As a Hardware Verification Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include developing and executing test plans, writing verification code using HDLs, running simulations, and analyzing results to identify and resolve design issues. You’ll collaborate closely with design engineers to understand the architecture and specifications, and work with other verification team members to ensure thorough coverage of all test scenarios. The role may also involve documenting findings, participating in design reviews, and using advanced verification methodologies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of test processes. This combination of technical and collaborative work makes the position dynamic and impactful in ensuring high-quality hardware products.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a hardware verification engineer?

To thrive as a Hardware Verification Engineer, you need a solid background in digital design, computer architecture, and verification methodologies, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL, simulation tools such as ModelSim, and methodologies like UVM is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are vital for collaborating with design teams and debugging complex systems. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure that hardware products meet performance, functionality, and reliability standards before production.

What are the most commonly searched types of Hardware Verification Engineer jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Hardware Verification Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,315 per year, or $69.4 per hour.

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  



THE ROLE: 

As a verification engineer in the AECG Group, you will help bring to life cutting-edge FPGA, ASICs for variety of target customers.As a member of the front-end design/integration team, you will work closely with the architecture, IP design, PD teams, and product engineers to achieve first pass silicon success.
THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern, complex IP architectures, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand the new features to be verified 
  • Develop test plan documentation, accounting for interactions with other features, the hardware, the firmware, and the software driver use cases
  • Code IP or SS level UVM based testbenches, verification components - monitors, scoreboard, checkers
  • Build the directed and random verification tests 
  • Run regressions, debug test failures towards ensuring high design functional, performance and implementation quality 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in IP level ASIC verification 
  • Experience in Verilog, System Verilog, Object Oriented programming
  • Developing UVM based verification frameworks and testbenches, 
  • Scripting and automation of verification processes and flows 
  • Exposure to simulation profile, efficiency improvement, acceleration, HLS tools/process
  • Good Computer Architecture, systems knowledge
  • Comfortable in python / perl and editing / maintaining scripts
  • Exposure to leadership or mentorship is an asset 
  • Experience working in a team environment through the ASIC Project lifecycle from Planning to Tape Out
  • Experience with PCIe, CXL, NVMe or ethernet protocols
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a cross-site team environment

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

LOCATION: 

  • San Jose, CA, OR  San Diego, CA OR Austin, TX OR Longmont, CO  

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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