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SOC design verification engineer
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “SoC Design Engineer” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in TX: $160k–$224k, median $192k. Most were filed at wage level II (36%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As a SoC Design Verification Engineer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the functionality and reliability of integrated SoC designs. Your work will involve defining and executing verification plans, developing scalable test benches and environments, and validating designs through emulation and simulation models. By identifying and resolving design issues, you will directly contribute to delivering high-quality SoC solutions that meet architectural specifications and performance standards. Business group The Data Center Group (DCG) is Intel's leading organization driving advancements in data-centric technology solutions across cloud, enterprise, and AI environments. This team focuses on developing and delivering innovative products and platforms that power the world's data infrastructure. As a member of DCG, you will play a critical role in advancing Intel's mission to create world-class technologies that transform data into insights and outcomes for businesses, industries, and society. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement scalable and reusable block, subsystem, and SoC verification plans, test benches, and environments. - Execute verification plans through emulation and system simulation models to ensure design functionality, power optimization, and performance standards. - Debug failing tests by replicating, root causing, and implementing corrective measures. - Collaborate with SoC architects, microarchitects, RTL developers, postsilicon teams, and physical design teams to improve verification coverage and quality. - Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams. - Incorporate security activities within test plans to ensure robust coverage. - Maintain and enhance the functional verification infrastructure and methodologies. - Absorb learning from postsilicon validation and update test plans to address any coverage gaps, ensuring improvements are applied to future products. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 0-1 years of hands-on experience in SoC design verification, with demonstrated skills gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training OR a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience. - Proficiency in logic design and verification methodologies. - Experience with SoC feature test writing and test environment development. - Knowledge of hardware validation and debug processes. - Familiarity with Design for Test (DFT) tools and techniques. Preferred Qualifications - Ability to effectively analyze and solve problems within presilicon environments. - Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across diverse teams. - Understanding of digital design fundamentals and system architecture. Join our team and help shape the future of SoC technology through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to quality. We encourage you to apply and be a part of the team driving cutting-edge advancements in data-centric solutions. Job Type: College Grad Shift: Shift 1 (China) Primary Location: PRC, Shanghai Additional Locations: PRC, Beijing Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Work Model for this Role This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as wo