Design Automation DFT Engineer

Broadcom's ASIC Products Division is seeking a Design Automation Software Development Engineer for the Design For Test (DFT) team. This role involves defining, developing, deploying, and supporting methodology, software tools, and flows for SoC ASIC product development. Responsibilities include scripting automation (Bash, Perl, Ruby, Python, TCL), C++ tool development, debugging, providing support and training, working with EDA vendors, and creating innovative hardware/software solutions.

Must Have

• Automate design tool processes using Bash, Perl, Ruby, Python, or TCL scripting.
• Develop complex tools in languages like C++.
• Debug tool and design flow issues for IC designers.
• Provide support and training on tools and methodologies.
• Work with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues.
• Apply hardware/software skills for innovative solutions.
• Develop documentation and training for custom flows and internal tools.
• Understand and deploy new DFT architecture solutions.
• Proficiency in Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, C/C++ in UNIX/Linux.
• Digital Logic Design and Verilog HDL knowledge.
• Understanding of programming issues: OO design, memory leaks, data structures.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Understanding of Scan Test architecture and implementation.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux, scripting, digital timing analysis, software development tools.
• Bachelors with 8+ years or Masters with 6+ years in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering.

Good to Have

• Experience with Streaming Scan Networks

Perks & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements
• 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
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Job Description:

DFT Design Automation Engineer

Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division is seeking a Design Automation Software Development Engineer in the Design For Test (DFT) team developing SoC ASIC products. 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 DFT technology development and implementation team. These tools are used to support test logic hardware development, synthesis, insertion and integration as well as verification that the logic is implemented correctly. Other tools are used in the generation of the production tests used in manufacturing the ASIC products.

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, Perl, Ruby, Python 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
• Understanding and deployment of new and evolving DFT architecture solutions

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, memory leaks, data structures, sorting, recursion, stack overflow and greedy algorithms.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills
• Understanding of Scan Test architecture and implementation
• Experience with Streaming Scan Networks is a plus
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments and scripting, digital timing analysis, software development tools and revision control systems

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 8+ years of related experience; or Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 6+ years of related 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.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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