Senior IC Validation Engineer

Broadcom • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The IC Validation team validates Broadcom’s storage and PCIe switch silicon products to ensure they meet applicable industry standards and operate correctly in their intended applications. Engineers work with hardware and software development teams to validate and debug new products in a lab environment, using state-of-the-art equipment across pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon validation.

The role involves validating products at the system level, contributing to embedded firmware and software tools, automating tests, and collaborating with engineering teams and external customers. Engineers also support product documentation and educate Field Application Engineers on new features and operation.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• At least 3 years of industry experience with a Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or at least 5 years of industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience developing and debugging C/C++ code.
• Experience developing and debugging automated test scripts written in Python.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and system-level operation and execution.
• Practical system-level debugging experience using firmware debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of basic PCB concepts.
• Ability to read and understand board-level schematics.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision under tight schedules.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and debugging C/C++ code, particularly embedded firmware, system drivers, or host applications.
• Working knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming.
• PCIe Gen3/4/5 protocol experience, including knowledge of LTSSM, system enumeration, and configuration-space format.

Responsibilities

• Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon.
• Develop C/C++-based embedded firmware, host software tools, and applications for low-level system validation.
• Develop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate validation tools and equipment.
• Work with software development, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams during pre- and post-silicon validation.
• Work with the board development team on validation and reference board designs and new product requirements.
• Drive technical debugging and resolution of issues at the complete system level; propose workarounds and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Work with external customers on initial silicon bring-up and system-level integration and troubleshooting.
• Present technical information effectively to engineering teams.
• 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

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Competitive new-hire equity grant and annual equity awards, subject to applicable plan documents and award agreements.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior