How to hire a software verification engineer

How to hire a software verification engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step software verification engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a software verification engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new software verification engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The software verification engineer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A software verification engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, software verification engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of software verification engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Software Verification Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Software Verification Engineer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$36-63
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Test Engineer	Test engineers are professionals who observe and record the quality of products, which includes functionality, durability, speed, and safety. They are responsible for checking the materials and procedures thoroughly throughout the production cycle... Show more	$28-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • C #
   • Software Verification
   • Python
   • Software Development
   • Java
   • Test Cases
   • Medical Devices
   • FDA
   • Regression
   • Test Automation
   • Test Results
   • C
   • C++
   • Configuration Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work with scrum master and developer leads to optimize resource allocation for accelerating user story delivery process.
   • Review other QA design documentation for technical accuracy and perform formal verification, including FDA require artifacts.
   • Assist with providing directions and guiding junior QA engineers.
   • Test suites used JavaScript, Perl, Unix and oscilloscope.
   • Experience with direct FDA interaction on in-process testing as part of the audit.
   • Analyze any current QA roadblocks or challenges and advise in a timely manner to management.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your software verification engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A software verification engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, software verification engineers' average salary in hawaii is 41% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level software verification engineers earn 43% less than senior-level software verification engineers.
   • Certifications. A software verification engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a software verification engineer's salary.

   Average software verification engineer salary

   $99,834yearly

   $48.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level software verification engineer salary

   $75,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average software verification engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$126,250	$61
   2	Washington	$122,159	$59
   3	Oregon	$105,373	$51
   4	Massachusetts	$94,005	$45
   5	Michigan	$89,059	$43
   6	New Jersey	$88,928	$43
   7	Arizona	$88,236	$42
   8	Georgia	$87,681	$42
   9	Texas	$85,388	$41
   10	Ohio	$85,089	$41
   11	Pennsylvania	$84,982	$41
   12	Minnesota	$82,453	$40
   13	Illinois	$76,082	$37

   Average software verification engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$139,579	$67.11	548
   2	Argo AI	$118,754	$57.09
   3	Square	$117,294	$56.39	4
   4	Joby Aviation	$115,362	$55.46	34
   5	Xilinx	$108,959	$52.38
   6	Cepheid	$108,788	$52.30
   7	Randstad North America, Inc.	$104,889	$50.43	18
   8	Asuragen	$104,795	$50.38
   9	Micron Technology	$102,930	$49.49	13
   10	Dana Incorporated	$102,409	$49.24
   11	Block and	$101,153	$48.63	45
   12	Robert Half	$100,764	$48.44	192
   13	Cash App	$100,682	$48.40
   14	Blockchain	$100,682	$48.40	3
   15	*n/a*	$100,558	$48.35
   16	Ford Motor	$100,524	$48.33	519
   17	BrickRed Systems	$100,377	$48.26
   18	Cadence Design Systems	$100,210	$48.18	43
   19	Jobot	$99,934	$48.05
   20	St. Jude's Recovery Center	$99,808	$47.98

4. Writing a software verification engineer job description

   A software verification engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a software verification engineer job description:

   Software verification engineer job description example

   We are looking for a Software Verification Engineer with compute infrastructure background for working on NVIDIA solutions. If you bring with your excellence and creative thinking while solving issues as they arise, and if you enjoy working with distributed teams - your place is with us!
   What you'll be doing:
   Build automated verification environment for high-end hardware and software which is at the forefront of innovation Make better product quality by improving tests coverage Take an active part in development, integration and verification with R&DDrive improvements for performance, quality, stability around NVIDIA solutions
   
   What we need to see:
   Experience in developing modern Software Verification System/QA automation and contribution with a real passion for automation Practice in performance testing scenarios and creation of performance reports Good background in designing, implementing, and debugging SoftwareExpertise in networking & compute infrastructure (servers, switches, routers) Tune environment for the best performance and deploy infrastructure based on innovate technologies and high-end hardware3+ years of experience in writing programs using PythonExperience in Linux distributions (Centos/RedHat, Ubuntu, Fedora, SLES) Extensive knowledge in Software debugging and problem solving skills
   
   Ways to stand out from the crowd:
   PyTest or other testing tools Data search and analytics engine (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Grafana) Virtualization in Linux (QEMU/KVM) CI/CD approach and toolset (Jenkins) Docker and KubernetesBackground in Scripting (Bash, Groovy) Understanding of C/C++ toolchain in Linux including cross-compilation (C, C++, automake/autoconf, cmake, meson)
   
   NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you are creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
   
   NVIDIA is committed to encouraging a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right software verification engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with software verification engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit software verification engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find software verification engineer candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with software verification engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview software verification engineer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new software verification engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the software verification engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new software verification engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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