Design Automation Engineer

This position is for a Design Automation Engineer to support IC Designs for IPs and ASIC designs. Responsibilities include developing and supporting design automation flows, physical verification runset development, guiding designers on LVS/ERC/DRC issues, integrating flows into design cockpits, regression testing, parasitic extraction, and assisting with IP integration into SOCs. The role requires a commitment to team success, customer satisfaction, and quality.

Must Have

• Develop and support design automation flows for ASIC products and IPs.
• Provide physical verification runset support and development.
• Guide designers in fixing LVS, ERC, and DRC errors.
• Support and develop design automation flows.
• Integrate flows and checks into design cockpits.
• Perform regression testing of flows and verification checks.
• Conduct parasitic extraction, simulation, abstract/LEF/DEF generation, LVS/ERC checks.
• Conduct design reviews and create documentation.
• Assist with IP integration into SOCs and create guidelines.
• Good understanding of IP & ASIC design methodologies.
• Extensive experience with EDA DRC/LVS support.
• Knowledge of TVF, SVRF, PXL verification languages.
• Proficiency in Shell Scripting, Linux, PERL, RUBY, TCL, SKILL/SKILL++, C, C++.
• Familiarity with advanced semiconductor process technologies.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso for Analog and Mixed-Signal IP development.
• Familiarity with git, DesignSync, LEF/DEF, OASIS, openAccess, SPICE/SPECTRE.
• Knowledge of EDA offerings from major suppliers.
• Ability to present work clearly to designers and non-experts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Good to Have

• Design experience in advanced semiconductor process technologies.

Perks & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• 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

Job Description:

Design Automation Engineer

This position is part of a team tasked with the support of IC Designs for IPs and ASIC designs. Commitment to team success, customer satisfaction, first time right quality, & ease of use is critical.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and support design automation flows for ASIC products and associated IPs.
• Physical verification runset support and development.
• Providing guidance to designers for fixing issues arising from LVS, ERC and DRC errors.
• Design automation flow support and development.
• Integration of flows and checks into design cockpits.
• Regression testing of flows and verification checks.
• Parasitic extraction and simulation, abstract and LEF/DEF generation, LVS/ERC checks.
• Conducting design reviews & creating slides and other associated documentation.
• Assisting with integration of IP into SOCs and creating guidelines.

Knowledge and Experience required:

• A good understanding of IP & ASIC design methodologies.
• Extensive experience with EDA DRC/LVS support.
• Knowledge of verification languages TVF, SVRF, PXL.
• Knowledge of various environments and languages – Shell Scripting, Linux development environment, PERL, RUBY, TCL, SKILL/SKILL++, C, C++.
• Familiarity with advanced semiconductor process technologies like 3nm, 5nm, 7nm; Design experience is a plus.
• Experience implementing design automation using Cadence Virtuoso for Analog and Mixed-Signal IP development.
• Familiarity with software & design data management systems like git, DesignSync.
• Familiarity with common EDA data formats like LEF/DEF, OASIS, openAccess, SPICE/SPECTRE.
• Knowledge of various EDA offerings from major EDA suppliers in semiconductor industry for IP and chip design.
• The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging experience, with a demonstrated ability to rely on thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to clearly present their work to designers and to non-experts as well.
• Working in team environment is a must and everyday interaction with internal customers is part of the job.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of related experience or Master’s degree and 10+ years of related experience, or PhD and 7+ years of related experience.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,000 - $225,000

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.