How much can IC verification engineers really earn?

Generally, in first-tier cities, the salary for IC verification is 15K+.

When IC companies recruit, the demand for verification positions is often in the forefront. For every 1 front-end engineer in an enterprise, there are 2~3 verification engineer positions. Freshman wants to engage in IC design work, and there will be great opportunities for delivery verification positions.

IC verification engineer, whose job is mainly to design and implement verification environment according to chip specifications and characteristics; According to the specifications of the chip or module, the verification environment is used for verification and regression. There are many types of verification engineers, such as functional simulation verification engineers and back-end timing verification engineers.

What skills do IC verification engineers need?

Integrated circuit verification engineers should have strong analytical skills, be familiar with the formulation of verification schemes and plans, and skillfully write verification reports.

Able to skillfully use verification tools for simulation and debugging.

Be able to read general development languages and be familiar with scripting languages.

Basic knowledge of digital circuit principle.

Familiar with verification methods such as UVM/VMM/OVM.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia -IC Verification Engineer