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GSoC Design Verification Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$99 - $148/hr

As an SOC Verification Engineer, you willbe responsible forensuring the quality and functionality of System-on-Chip (SOC) designs through comprehensive verification processes. You will develop and ...

Qualcomm

GSoC Design Verification Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$144K - $176K/yr

As part of the Global SoC organization, our ASIC Design Verification Engineers bring deep expertise in CPUs, memory systems, High Bandwidth Compute (HBC), AI inference acceleration, and ASIC design ...

Etech Hi

DV Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

Senior ASIC/SoC Design Verification Engineer (Chip-Level Verification) An outstanding, full-time opening is available in Silicon Valley, CA for an experienced ASIC/SoC Design Verification Engineer ...

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How much do soc verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for soc verification engineer in California is $140,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,200.00 and $134,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a SoC Verification Engineer?

SoC Verification Engineers are professionals who ensure that System-on-Chip (SoC) designs function as intended before manufacturing. They create and run tests, develop verification plans, and use simulation tools to identify and fix design bugs. Their work is crucial for delivering reliable and high-performance chips used in devices like smartphones, computers, and automotive systems. SoC Verification Engineers collaborate closely with design engineers and use specialized languages and tools such as SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation platforms.

How does a SoC Verification Engineer typically collaborate with design and firmware teams during the product development cycle?

As a SoC Verification Engineer, you will regularly work alongside design and firmware teams to ensure that the integrated circuits function as intended. Collaboration often involves reviewing design specifications, clarifying requirements, and providing early feedback on testability. During the verification phase, you will coordinate testbench development, share simulation results, and help diagnose issues detected in the design. This close interaction is essential for identifying design bugs early, aligning on functionality, and meeting project milestones efficiently.

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

To thrive as a SoC Verification Engineer, you need a solid background in digital design, verification methodologies (such as UVM or SystemVerilog), and a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., ModelSim, VCS), version control systems, and scripting languages like Python or Perl is typically required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective teamwork set outstanding candidates apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring the functionality, reliability, and timely delivery of complex system-on-chip products.

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Staff SoC Verification Engineer

Marvell Technology, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Marvell
Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
Join Marvell's Custom Compute Solutions Business Unit (CCSBU) as we establish our design presence in San Diego's thriving semiconductor ecosystem.
This team will be responsible for delivering high-quality customer silicon for advanced AI, XPU, and XPU-Attach programs. By partnering closely with customers and internal stakeholders, the design center will enable Marvell's most strategic and financially significant custom SoC initiatives, delivering differentiated solutions that reinforce Marvell's position as a trusted partner for next-generation compute platforms.
This is a rare foundational opportunity - you'll help shape verification strategy as part of our strategic expansion into Southern California. You're not joining an established local team - you're contributing to building one. You'll shape the technical DNA of Marvell's San Diego design verification organization.
What You Can Expect
  • In this role, you will contribute to the functional verification environment, including reference models and bus-functional monitors and drivers and contribute to the methodology behind such development.
  • Writing a verification test plan using random techniques and coverage analysis and working with designers to ensure it is complete.
  • Developing tests and tuning the environment to achieve coverage goals. Debugging failures and working with designers to resolve issues.
  • Verifying boot code and architecting, developing, and maintaining tools to streamline the design of state-of-the-art multi-core SoCs.
  • Transforming the requirements from the engineering teams into software tools that are both easy to use and scalable within a highly parallel compute environment.
  • Unit and regression testing of software tools.

What We're Looking For
BS Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 3-5+ years of verification and firmware and software development experience (or MS/PhD with 2-3+ years experience).
  • Strong background in SoC verification and test bench development using UVM, System Verilog, C/C++, and DPI.
  • Strong verification skills, understanding of methodology (object oriented programming, white-box/black-box, directed/random testing, coverage, gate-level simulations, data structure).
  • Must have effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Participate in problem solving and quality improvement activities.
  • Demonstrate initiative and a bias for thoughtful action.
  • Grounded, detail-oriented, always backs up ideas with facts.
  • Must have the ability to define problems, issues and opportunities, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from various datasets.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
115,200 - 170,390, $ per annum
The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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