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Apple

GPU DFT Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$147K - $272K/yr

The DFT Design Verification Engineer will be on a team which is responsible for the complete DFT pre-silicon verification and support for silicon bring-up of GPU core. Description As a DFT ...

Apple

GPU DFT Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$181K - $318K/yr

The DFT Design Verification Engineer will be on a team which is responsible for the complete DFT pre-silicon verification and support for silicon bring-up of GPU core. Description As a DFT ...

Apple

GPU DFT Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$181K - $318K/yr

The DFT Design Verification Engineer will be on a team which is responsible for the complete DFT pre-silicon verification and support for silicon bring-up of GPU core. Description As a DFT ...

Apple

GPU DFT Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$147K - $272K/yr

The DFT Design Verification Engineer will be on a team which is responsible for the complete DFT pre-silicon verification and support for silicon bring-up of GPU core. Description As a DFT ...

Apple

GPU DFT Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$181K - $318K/yr

The DFT Design Verification Engineer will be on a team which is responsible for the complete DFT pre-silicon verification and support for silicon bring-up of GPU core. Description As a DFT ...

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How much do pre silicon verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for pre silicon 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 are Pre Silicon Verification Engineers?

Pre Silicon Verification Engineers are professionals who ensure that integrated circuit (IC) designs function correctly before they are manufactured into silicon chips. They use simulation, modeling, and various verification methodologies to identify and fix design errors early in the development process. Their work helps reduce costly mistakes and ensures that the final hardware meets all functional and performance requirements. These engineers collaborate closely with design, validation, and hardware teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

What is the difference between Pre Silicon Verification Engineer vs Digital Verification Engineer?

AspectPre Silicon Verification EngineerDigital Verification Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, FPGA labs, simulation environmentsSimulation platforms, test benches, FPGA/ASIC labs
Industry UsageSemiconductor, chip design, hardware developmentASIC/FPGA design, hardware verification, chip development

Pre Silicon Verification Engineers focus on verifying hardware designs before silicon fabrication, often using simulation and emulation tools. Digital Verification Engineers also verify digital hardware but may work across a broader range of digital systems, including post-silicon validation. Both roles require similar skills and credentials, but their specific tasks and focus areas differ within the hardware development process.

How does a Pre Silicon Verification Engineer typically collaborate with design and validation teams during a project?

Pre Silicon Verification Engineers work closely with both design and validation teams to ensure that new hardware designs function as intended before manufacturing. They regularly participate in design reviews, clarify specifications, and provide feedback on testability and potential design issues. Effective collaboration often involves daily stand-up meetings, shared documentation, and synchronized test planning to align verification strategies with the evolving design. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for identifying bugs early and streamlining the development cycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pre Silicon Verification Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pre Silicon Verification Engineer, you need a strong background in digital design principles, hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, and typically a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with verification methodologies such as UVM, scripting languages (Python, Perl), and simulation tools like ModelSim or VCS is commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills for debugging complex systems and collaborating with design teams. These skills ensure robust verification processes, reducing design errors and enabling successful chip development before manufacturing.
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Infographic showing various Pre Silicon Verification Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,619 per year, or $68.6 per hour.
Sr. Modem Design Verification Engineer

Sr. Modem Design Verification Engineer

Silicon Labs

Austin, TX • On-site

$124K - $231K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.
Senior Modem Design Verification Engineer
Austin, Texas
Meet the team
The Wireless PHYMAC team is responsible for designing the digital components of Silicon Labs' low power energy-efficient wireless products. Our team focuses on building efficient, high-performance digital systems that enable wireless connectivity across applications such as smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities. The team operates in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, working closely with system architects, analog/RF designers, firmware engineers, and product teams to deliver robust and scalable wireless solutions. By working at the intersection of digital design and wireless systems, the team plays a critical role in advancing the future of connected devices
About the Role
As a Senior Modem Design Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the functional correctness and performance of digital modem designs used in Silicon Labs' low-power wireless products. You will work closely with design, architecture, and system teams to develop verification strategies, build robust test environments, and debug complex issues across the PHY/MAC layers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the product lifecycle-from early design through silicon bring-up-while working on cutting-edge wireless technologies that power next-generation connected devices.
Responsibilities
  • Define and execute verification strategies for digital modem designs across key wireless use cases
  • Develop and maintain scalable verification environments using SystemVerilog/UVM or similar methodologies
  • Create test plans, test benches, and stimuli to achieve high functional and coverage closure
  • Debug and analyze design issues, working closely with design and architecture teams to resolve them
  • Track and drive functional and code coverage to ensure verification completeness
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with firmware, validation, and system teams to ensure correct system behavior
  • Support silicon bring-up and correlate pre-silicon verification with post-silicon results
  • Continuously improve verification methodologies, tools, and automation workflows

Minimum Qualifications
  • BSEE/CE or a related field
  • Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals and verification concepts
  • 5-8 years of experience in digital design verification, with a focus on modem or wireless PHY designs preferred
  • Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM or similar verification methodologies
  • Strong debugging skills with experience analyzing simulation results and identifying root causes
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Perl for automation
  • Basic understanding of wireless communication systems or digital signal processing concepts
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience verifying wireless standards such as BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or similar technologies
  • Experience with advanced verification techniques such as constrained-random, coverage-driven verification, and SystemVerilog assertions (SVA)
  • Familiarity with C/C++ or MATLAB for algorithm modeling and reference model development
  • Experience with mixed-signal or system-level verification, including co-simulation with analog/RF components
  • Exposure to post-silicon validation, lab bring-up, and correlation with pre-silicon results
  • Experience with low-power design verification and power-aware methodologies

Benefits & Perks
You can look forward to the following benefits:
  • Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans

  • Highly competitive salary
  • 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
  • Equity rewards (RSUs)
  • Life/AD&D and disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Adoption assistance
  • Back-Up childcare
  • Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
  • Flexible PTO schedule
  • 3 paid volunteer days per year
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free downtown parking
  • Onsite gym
  • Monthly wellness offerings
  • Free snacks
  • Monthly company updates with our CEO

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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $124,600 - $231,400 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.
Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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