IC Validation Engineer

Broadcom•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$73,000 - $117,000

About The Position

The IC Validation team is responsible for defining, developing and utilizing test tools to ensure that the products designed by Broadcom meet all applicable industry standards and operate completely in their intended applications. IC Validation engineers work with the development engineering departments (hardware and software) in validating and debugging new products in a lab environment. This team is continually working with state of the art equipment on leading edge storage silicon spanning across the pre (emulation) and post silicon validation cycle.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering and 2+ years industry experience or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering field
Experience developing/debugging C/C++ based code (emphasis in embedded FW and system drivers/host applications preferred)
Experience developing/debugging scripts written in in Python
Working knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming preferred
Solid understanding of computer architecture and system level operation/execution
Practical experience in system level debug utilizing FW debuggers, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers
Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
PCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol experience preferred including knowledge of LTSSM, system enumeration and configuration space format.
Understanding of basic PCB concepts
Ability to read and understand board level schematics

Responsibilities

Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon
Develop C/C++ based embedded firmware and or/host software tools and applications for low level system validation
Develop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipment
Work in parallel with the software development, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams as part of the pre/post silicon validation process
Work with the board development team on validation and reference board designs and new product requirements
Drive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the complete system level.
Propose creative workarounds and implement solutions to complex problems.
Work with external customers on initial silicon bring-up and system level integration/troubleshooting
Effectively present technical information to teams of engineers.
Educate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operation
Work with the Technical Publications group on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
401(K) participation including company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
company paid holidays
paid sick leave and vacation time
The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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