ASIC Design Automation Engineer
Job Description
- Automate design tool processes with scripting (Bash, Python, Ruby, TCL)
- Develop complex tools using C++
- Debug tool and design flow issues for IC designers
- Provide support and training on tools and methodologies
- Collaborate with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues
- Create innovative solutions using hardware/software skills
- Develop documentation and training for custom flows and internal tools
- Proficiency in Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, C/C++ in UNIX/Linux
- Knowledge of Digital Logic Design and Verilog HDL
- Understand OO design, data structures, sorting, recursion, stack overflow, greedy algorithms
- Possess strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Experience in Static Timing Analysis
- Experience in Power Delivery Verification and Analysis
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- 401(K) participation including company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
Job Description:
Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division is seeking a Design Automation Software Development Engineer. They will define, develop, deploy and support the methodology, design automation software tools and flow used in ASIC development.
This job will involve development, testing and deployment of software products and usage methodology to a world-wide, cutting edge, ASIC Design technology development and implementation team. These tools are used to support IC hardware development, synthesis, place, route, as well as verification that the ASIC is implemented correctly.
The candidate should have hands-on experience developing and debugging software in a team environment. They must also have an understanding of digital logic design and implementation. The candidate must possess excellent communication and problem solving skills to conquer the demanding and ever changing requirements of the ASIC customer base.
Responsibilities
- Using Bash, Python, Ruby, or TCL scripting to automate design tool processes
- Development of complex tools in languages such as C++
- Debugging tool and design flow related issues for IC designers
- Providing support/training on tools and methodologies to engineers at multiple geographies
- Working directly with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues
- Applying hardware/software skills to create innovative solutions
- Developing documentation and training on custom flows and internal tools
Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, C/C++ in a UNIX/Linux environment
- Digital Logic Design and Verilog HDL
- Understanding of programming issues such as OO design, data structures, sorting, recursion, stack overflow and greedy algorithms.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills
- Static Timing Analysis
- Power Delivery Verification and Analysis
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 8+ years of experience or Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 6+ years of experience
Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800.
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: 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.
