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Wireless SOC Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$146K - $178.20K/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 ...

CPU SoC Verification Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$144.40K/yr

Experience in RTL verification and Gate Level Simulation (GLS) workflows. Preferred qualifications: * Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with ...

MTS Verification Engineering

Hillsboro, OR · Hybrid

$87.50K - $162.50K/yr

The successful candidate will participate in pre-silicon RTL Verification activities related to Rambus DRAM controller product line for controller technologies including DDR, LPDDR, HBM, and Graphics ...

MTS Verification Engineering

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$87.50K - $162.50K/yr

The successful candidate will participate in pre-silicon RTL Verification activities related to Rambus DRAM controller product line for controller technologies including DDR, LPDDR, HBM, and Graphics ...

MTS Verification Engineering

Hillsboro, OR · Hybrid

$87.50K - $162.50K/yr

The successful candidate will participate in pre-silicon RTL Verification activities related to Rambus DRAM controller product line for controller technologies including DDR, LPDDR, HBM, and Graphics ...

MTS Verification Engineering

Hillsboro, OR · Hybrid

$87.50K - $162.50K/yr

The successful candidate will participate in pre-silicon RTL Verification activities related to Rambus DRAM controller product line for controller technologies including DDR, LPDDR, HBM, and Graphics ...

IP Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134.80K/yr

If you've spent several years hunting down the hardest RTL bugs, building verification environments that others rely on, and you're ready to take on a role that puts you in the technical and ...

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As a PHY Design Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for pre-silicon RTL verification of wireless PHY and its interfaces with the rest of the wireless communication SoC. You will interact ...

GPU Design Verification Engineer

Orlando, FL

$127K - $155K/yr

In this role, you will be leading block and sub-system level pre-silicon RTL verification of embedded graphics cores. You will also collaborate with members of other disciplines and top validation ...

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How much do rtl verification jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for rtl verification in the United States is $156,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $175,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RTL Verification Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an RTL Verification Engineer, you need a strong background in digital design, hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), and a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with verification tools like UVM, SystemVerilog, simulation environments, and scripting languages (Python, Perl) is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying issues and collaborating with design teams. These skills ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality hardware designs by detecting and resolving functional errors early in the development process.

What are some common challenges faced by RTL Verification Engineers during the verification process?

RTL Verification Engineers often encounter challenges such as understanding complex design specifications, managing tight project deadlines, and debugging intricate issues that arise during simulation. Collaborating effectively with design engineers is key, as verification often uncovers design bugs that require quick turnaround fixes. Additionally, staying updated with evolving verification methodologies and tools, like UVM or SystemVerilog, is essential for efficiently writing reusable testbenches and achieving comprehensive coverage.

What is RTL verification?

RTL verification is the process of checking the correctness of a hardware design described at the Register Transfer Level (RTL), typically written in hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL. The main goal is to ensure that the design behaves as intended before it is synthesized into actual hardware, catching logical errors early in the design cycle. Verification engineers use techniques such as simulation, assertion-based verification, and formal verification to validate the functionality and performance of the RTL code. This process is critical for reducing bugs, improving quality, and ensuring the final silicon works correctly.

What is the difference between Rtl Verification vs Logic Verification?

AspectRtl VerificationLogic Verification
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, VLSI Design, or related fields; knowledge of hardware description languages (HDLs)Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields; familiarity with HDL and verification tools
Work EnvironmentASIC/FPGA design teams, hardware development labsHardware design teams, verification and validation departments
Industry UsagePrimarily in semiconductor, electronics, and hardware design companiesElectronics, semiconductor, and integrated circuit industries

Rtl Verification focuses on verifying the Register Transfer Level design to ensure correctness before fabrication, while Logic Verification encompasses broader testing of logical functions at various levels. Both roles require similar skills and often overlap, but Rtl Verification is more specialized in hardware description languages and early-stage design validation.

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Infographic showing various Rtl Verification job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 14% Physical, 29% Hybrid, and 57% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,077 per year, or $75 per hour.
Wireless SOC Verification Engineer

Wireless SOC Verification Engineer

Apple

Irvine, CA • On-site

$146K - $178.20K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

"Be the change you want to see in the world." The brand new, Apple designed Wireless/Bluetooth chips are at the heart of Networking in the newest iPhones. As part of the Wireless SOC team, you will have the opportunity to verify complex SOCs. Our team integrates multiple sophisticated IP level DV environments, craft highly reusable best-in-class UVM Testbenches, implement effective coverage driven and directed test cases, deploy new AI tools, and implement methodologies to improve quality of tape-out readiness. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you can push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world!
You will learn all aspects of a large-scale SOC, different types of SOC architectures, high speed layered protocols, low-power driven architecture, and best-in-class DV methodology. You will gain knowledge on Wireless protocols, FW-HW interactions, and complexities of multi-chip SOC debug architecture. As a Design Verification Engineer on our team, you'll be at the center of the verification effort within our silicon design group responsible for crafting and productizing state of the art Wireless SOCs. 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 multi-functional organization, debate ideas openly, and deliver on complex Wireless protocol chip requirements.
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.Proven track record of working full ASIC cycle from concept to tape-out to bring-up, including test-planning, testbench implementation, test sequence creation and debugging, and coverage closure.Expertise in SystemVerilog coding and UVM methodology
Dedicated/hands-on ASIC & SOC DV experience.Experience taping out large SOC systems with embedded processor cores.Hands-on verification experience of PCIe, Bus Fabric, NOC, AHB, AXI, based bus architecture in UVM environment.Experience with Formal Verification.In-depth knowledge and experience working with low power design, UPF integration, boot-up, power-cycling, HW/FW interaction verification.Low Power Verification experience.Should be a great teammate with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the desire to seek diverse challenges.

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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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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

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Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976