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Nvidia

SoC Verification Lead

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$159K/yr

Outstanding time management skills - able to prioritize effectively across parallel workstreams ... Solid grasp of verification infrastructure: EDA tool configuration, regression automation, job farm ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be: - Working with Apple Silicon's world-class ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Intel

Physical Verification Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$135K/yr

Self-driven and results-oriented with capability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks * Strong analytical problem-solving skills for complex physical verification challenges * Effective ...

Intel

Physical Verification Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$148K/yr

Self-driven and results-oriented with capability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks * Strong analytical problem-solving skills for complex physical verification challenges * Effective ...

Harmonic

$100K/yr

Manage project scope and technical risk while maintaining direct, clear communication with ... Direct experience in hardware verification, software verification, or interactive theorem proving ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$150K - $277K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be responsible for: - Working with Apple Silicon ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$115K - $194K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be: - Working with Apple Silicon's world-class ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$115K - $194K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be: - Working with Apple Silicon's world-class ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$150K - $277K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be responsible for: - Working with Apple Silicon ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be responsible for: - Working with Apple Silicon ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be responsible for: - Working with Apple Silicon ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$150K - $277K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be responsible for: - Working with Apple Silicon ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

Harmonic

Formal Verification Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$160K/yr

Manage project scope and technical risk while maintaining direct, clear communication with ... Direct experience in hardware verification, software verification, or interactive theorem proving ...

Apple

Formal Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$150K - $277K/yr

... Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be responsible for: - Working with Apple Silicon ... Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus. Knowledge and experience in ...

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How much do verification manager jobs pay per month?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average monthly pay for verification manager in the United States is $7,019.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $6,666.67 and $8,000.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a verification manager?

Verification Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the process of ensuring that products, systems, or software meet specified requirements and standards. They lead teams that design and execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and maintain quality assurance protocols. Their role often involves coordinating between engineering, quality, and project management teams to ensure deliverables are accurate and reliable before release. Effective Verification Managers help reduce errors, improve product quality, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a verification manager?

To thrive as a Verification Manager, you need a solid background in engineering or computer science, experience in verification methodologies (such as UVM or SystemVerilog), and often a relevant degree. Familiarity with hardware description languages, verification tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys), and project management software is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication distinguish top candidates in this role. These skills ensure efficient verification processes, high-quality deliverables, and seamless collaboration across technical teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by a verification manager and how can they be addressed?

Verification Managers often face challenges such as managing tight project deadlines, ensuring comprehensive test coverage, and coordinating between cross-functional teams. Balancing the quality and speed of verification processes while keeping up with evolving industry standards can also be demanding. To address these challenges, effective project management, clear communication, and implementing automated verification tools can help streamline processes and improve collaboration. Regular training and staying updated with industry best practices are also key to overcoming common obstacles in this role.

What is the difference between Verification Manager vs Quality Assurance Manager?

AspectVerification ManagerQuality Assurance Manager
Primary FocusEnsuring products meet specifications through testing and validationOverseeing overall quality processes and standards
CertificationsRelevant technical certifications, e.g., ISTQB, Six SigmaQuality management certifications, e.g., ASQ CQE, Six Sigma
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, testing labs, development settingsQuality departments, cross-functional teams, management
Industry UsageManufacturing, software, engineeringManufacturing, software, healthcare, and more

While both roles focus on product quality, Verification Managers primarily concentrate on testing and validation to confirm specifications are met, whereas Quality Assurance Managers develop and oversee quality systems to ensure overall standards are maintained across processes.

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Infographic showing various Verification Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,238 per year, or $40.5 per hour.

Distinguished Formal Verification

San Jose, CA • On-site

Astera Labs
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$159K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs' Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company's COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company's custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.
Astera Labs is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Formal Verification to join our world-class engineering team in San Jose, California. As a hyper-growth leader in AI infrastructure connectivity, we're revolutionizing how data centers handle explosive AI workloads through cutting-edge PCIe Gen 6/7, CXL, Ethernet, UCIe, and UALink technologies. This is a rare opportunity to shape the formal verification strategy across our entire product portfolio while working on the most advanced connectivity solutions powering the AI revolution.
In this highly strategic role, you'll serve as Astera Labs' technical authority on formal verification, defining methodologies and best practices that ensure the highest quality standards across all our next-generation connectivity products. You'll work at the intersection of innovation and reliability, leading efforts to catch critical corner-case bugs that traditional verification methods miss, while mentoring a global team of engineers and representing Astera Labs as a thought leader in the formal verification community. This position offers exceptional scope for impact-your work will directly enable the rack-scale AI infrastructure that's transforming cloud computing and enterprise data centers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership & Methodology Development
    • Define and evolve formal verification strategy, methodologies, and best practices across all product lines for PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, UCIe, and UALink protocols
    • Serve as technical authority on formal verification, providing expert guidance to engineering leadership on risk mitigation and design quality
    • Represent Astera Labs in industry forums, standards bodies, and technical conferences as a thought leader in formal verification
    • Drive cross-functional collaboration to influence technical direction across the organization
  • Technical Execution & Innovation
    • Develop detailed formal verification test plans based on design specifications and collaborate with design teams to refine micro-architecture specifications
    • Identify key logic components and critical micro-architectural properties essential for ensuring design correctness
    • Implement formal verification models, abstractions, assertions, and utilize assertion-based model checking to detect corner-case bugs
    • Apply complexity reduction techniques using industry-standard EDA tools to achieve proof convergence or sufficient depth
    • Develop and maintain scripts to enhance FV productivity and streamline verification processes
  • Team Development & Cross-Functional Partnership
    • Mentor Principal and Lead Engineers across global sites in advanced formal verification techniques
    • Assist design teams with the implementation of assertions and formal verification testbenches for RTL at unit/block levels
    • Participate in design reviews and collaborate with design teams to optimize design quality and performance, power, area (PPA) metrics based on formal analysis feedback
    • Prepare and deliver customer meetings and executive presentations with minimal supervision

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • 15+ years of experience in formal verification or 18+ years of experience in traditional design verification with significant formal verification specialization
  • Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog/Verilog with deep understanding of hardware design verification
  • Advanced scripting abilities with Python or Perl for automation and productivity enhancement
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple high-impact tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and drive consensus
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive, customer-focused attitude and ability to think and act quickly while maintaining high quality standards

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics with focus on formal methods or verification
  • Hands-on experience with formal verification tools such as Synopsys VCFormal and Cadence JasperGold
  • Experience with both bug hunting and static proof verification techniques
  • Familiarity with automating formal verification workflows within a CI/CD environment
  • Deep knowledge of high-speed serial protocols: PCIe Gen 4/5/6/7, CXL, Ethernet (100G/400G/800G), UCIe, UALink
  • Participation in industry standards bodies (PCI-SIG, CXL Consortium, IEEE, UCIe Consortium)
  • Patents or publications in formal verification or hardware verification methodologies
  • Track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing formal verification talent across distributed teams

Salary range is $230,000 to $285,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

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