ASIC Design Automation Engineer
About The Position
Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division is seeking a Design Automation Software Development Engineer to define, develop, deploy, and support the methodology, design automation software tools, and flows used in ASIC development. The role involves developing, testing, and deploying software products and usage methodologies for a worldwide ASIC design technology development and implementation team. These tools support IC hardware development, synthesis, place and route, and verification that ASICs are implemented correctly. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience developing and debugging software in a team environment, an understanding of digital logic design and implementation, and strong communication and problem-solving skills to address the changing needs of ASIC customers. The annual base salary range is USD 61,900 to USD 99,000. Eligible employees may receive a discretionary annual bonus, a competitive new-hire equity grant, and annual equity awards, subject to applicable plan documents and award agreements. Broadcom offers medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; an Employee Stock Purchase Program; an Employee Assistance Program; company-paid holidays; paid sick leave and vacation time; and leave benefits in accordance with applicable laws.
Requirements
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, or C/C++ in a UNIX/Linux environment.
- Knowledge of digital logic design and Verilog HDL.
- Understanding of programming topics including object-oriented design, data structures, sorting, recursion, stack overflow, and greedy algorithms.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of static timing analysis.
- Knowledge of power delivery verification and analysis.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Use Bash, Python, Ruby, or Tcl scripting to automate design-tool processes.
- Develop complex tools in languages such as C++.
- Debug tool- and design-flow-related issues for IC designers.
- Provide tool and methodology support and training to engineers in multiple geographies.
- Work directly with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues.
- Apply hardware and software skills to create innovative solutions.
- Develop documentation and training on custom flows and internal tools.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Competitive new-hire equity grant and annual equity awards
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) participation with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Paid family leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws
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Job Type
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