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Apple

GPU Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$159K - $195K/yr

The GPU Design Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification of sub-units in the Apple GPU. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural details of ...

Apple

Wireless SOC Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$146K - $178K/yr

This position comes with responsibility for pre-silicon RTL verification of block and top-level SOC, all aspects of SOC Design Verification engineering, and will enable you to thrive in a dynamic ...

Apple

GPU Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$159K - $195K/yr

The GPU Design Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification of sub-units in the Apple GPU. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural details of ...

Apple

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 ...

IC Enable

RTL Design/AMS Verification Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site +1

$122K - $149K/yr

We are seeking an experienced RTL Design / AMS Verification Engineer to support digital and mixed-signal IC development from architecture through implementation and verification. The ideal candidate ...

EE Recruiters

Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K/yr

... in need of Verification Engineers. Lets talk about what you want next! ASIC Verification ... Well, we're verifying high throughput complex SOCs, and you'll get to drive the pre-silicon RTL ...

Apple

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 ...

Ericsson GmbH

ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Several years of hands‑on, industry RTL verification experience in IP, ASIC, or SoC. * Deep ... Object‑oriented programming skills reflected in verification code. * Embedded software design and ...

EE Recruiters

Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K/yr

... in need of Verification Engineers. Lets talk about what you want next! ASIC Verification ... Well, we're verifying high throughput complex SOCs, and you'll get to drive the pre-silicon RTL ...

Apple

GPU Design Verification Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$127K - $155K/yr

In this role, you'll be responsible for block and sub-system level pre-silicon RTL verification of ... Description As a Graphics Core Hardware Verification Engineer, you will be tasked with the ...

Apple

GPU Design Verification Engineer

Orlando, FL

$127K - $155K/yr

In this role, you'll be responsible for block and sub-system level pre-silicon RTL verification of ... Description As a Graphics Core Hardware Verification Engineer, you will be tasked with the ...

ChipAgents

Formal Verification Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$250/hr

Our platform accelerates RTL development, functional verification, and simulation--unlocking new ... In this role, you will work closely with our AI engineering, research, and EDA teams to build ...

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How much do rtl verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for rtl 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 an RTL verification engineer?

An RTL Verification Engineer is responsible for ensuring the functional correctness of digital designs at the Register Transfer Level (RTL). They develop and execute testbenches, write verification plans, and use simulation tools to identify design issues. Common methodologies include UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) and formal verification techniques. They collaborate with design and architecture teams to debug and refine chip designs before fabrication. This role is critical in preventing costly hardware bugs in silicon.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an RTL verification engineer?

To thrive as an RTL Verification Engineer, you need a solid understanding of digital design principles, proficiency in Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL, and a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Experience with verification methodologies (UVM, SystemVerilog), simulation tools (ModelSim, VCS), and scripting languages (Perl, Python) is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication skills help you stand out in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. Mastering both technical expertise and interpersonal skills ensures accurate, timely validation of complex digital designs essential for successful chip development.

What are common challenges faced by RTL verification engineers, and how can they be addressed?

RTL Verification Engineers often face challenges such as identifying elusive design bugs, managing large-scale testbenches, and keeping up with evolving verification methodologies. These issues are typically addressed by using robust verification frameworks, collaborating closely with design and validation teams, and adopting automated testing and coverage-driven verification techniques. Staying current with industry trends and tool advancements can also help engineers work more efficiently. By building strong communication lines and adopting best practices, common obstacles can be overcome effectively, leading to successful project outcomes.

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GPU Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$159K - $195K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? 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! The GPU Design Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification of sub-units in the Apple GPU. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural details of their block and how it works within the broader GPU design.
Description
In this role you will:
- Develop verification plans in coordination with design leads and architects.
- Build and maintain portable verification test bench components and environments.
- Generate directed and constrained random tests.
- Run simulations and debug design and environment issues.
- Create functional coverage points, analyze coverage, and improve test environment to target coverage holes.
- Create automated verification flows for block verification.
- Apply knowledge of hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog) to verify complex designs.
- Work with other block, subsystem and chip level engineers to ensure seamless verification flow.
Minimum Qualifications
Background in CPU or GPU architecture
Experience developing unit or cluster level test environments
Experience with driving bring up and debug of complex designs
Experience with verification languages such as SystemVerilog
Experience with HDL simulators and waveform viewers
BS + minimum of 3 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with GPU unit testing highly desired
Understanding of the Graphics Pipeline a plus
Experience defining and executing unit level test plans
Experience with common verification methodologies such as UVM
Experience defining coverage space, writing coverage and coverage closure
Solid fundamental software and programming skills
Experience with Perl, Ruby, Shell scripting, Makefiles

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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.

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1976

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