ASIC Verification Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
At Snap Inc., we aren't just building apps; we are reinventing the way people experience the world. We believe the camera is the gateway to a more connected, expressive, and fun future. From Snapchat to Lens Studio, we empower human progress by blending computing with reality.
The Spectacles team is the heartbeat of our hardware innovation. Our world-class R&D group is pushing the absolute boundaries of what's possible, creating the next generation pair of glasses that seamlessly bring augmented reality to life. To power this revolution, we build custom Artificial Intelligence ASICs from the ground up, optimized for extreme efficiency and performance in advanced silicon nodes. This is where state-of-the-art engineering meets the next generation of human interaction.
In this role, you will be responsible for the verification of our AI ASIC design and stand behind the quality of the end-product. You will be part of a highly diverse international team of skilled engineers, and you are expected to be a key driver of the team’s further growth.
Your Mission:
Assure the overall quality of our designs, which contribute to exciting launches of wearable devices of Spectacles at Snap
Take full ownership of complex IP blocks and subsystems, pioneering verification for edge AI, high-performance camera, and next-gen display IPs.
Drive the entire project lifecycle from influencing specifications to developing advanced UVM environments and achieving coverage sign-off.
Act as a technical bridge, collaborating cross-functionally to refine requirements and accelerate debugging efforts through expert knowledge sharing.
Shape the future of our global verification methodologies, launching bold initiatives to maintain our status as a best-in-class engineering organization.
What You Bring:
5+ years of expertise in state-of-the-art methodologies: UVM, SystemVerilog, constraint-random verification, and coverage-driven sign-off.
A relentless drive to leverage Artificial Intelligence tools to automate, enhance, and revolutionize verification effectiveness.
Deep technical expertise in NPUs, image/video processing pipelines, or custom silicon architectures.
Proven ability to build sophisticated UVM test environments from the ground up for custom IPs, ideally utilizing Synopsys front-end suites.
Knowledge or affinity with the verification of different kinds of peripherals related to image/video processing (e.g. MIPI)
Fluency in RTL (SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL) and a passion for clean, efficient code.
Experience navigating modern CI/CD workflows and revision control (Git).
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, collaborate, and thrive in an independent, fast-paced environment.
Clear, concise, and impactful communication skills (written and verbal).
Why Snap?
Join a high-octane, international team of passionate engineers dedicated to perfection.
Solve the industry's most complex verification puzzles in the emerging AR market.
Work in an inspiring office environment with top-tier amenities and a vibrant culture.
Highly competitive compensation packages.
Great benefit package (e.g. paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, phone and gym allowances)
Flexible "Default Together" hybrid work policy.
The option to travel to meet the verification team members in other offices
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!