Design Automation & Software Engineer

3M HEALTHCARE; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom in California is seeking a Design Automation Engineer to advance Cadence-based automation tooling for semiconductor design and PCB fabrication. You will apply C/C++ and Python to build reliable workflows and engineering pipelines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Computer Science with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master’s with 6+ years. Experience in AI/ML and Linux administration, and a proactive, self‑directed approach, is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science; 8+ years of related experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Proven design automation experience in Cadence platform.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing or PCB fabrication workflows.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop design automation within the Cadence design platform.
• Integrate AI/ML workflows into engineering pipelines.
• Support Linux-based development environments and tooling.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Cadence

Job description

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

Design Automation Proficiency

• Proven knowledge and hands‑on experience in design automation development within the Cadence design platform.

Technical Domain Knowledge

• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes or PCB fabrication and assembly workflows.

Software Development Expertise

• Strong programming skills and professional experience in C/C++, Python, and other relevant languages.

AI/ML and Systems Infrastructure

• Experience in developing AI/ML models or integrating machine learning workflows into engineering pipelines.
• Competency in Linux system administration to manage and optimize development environments.

Educational/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience.

Self‑Directed Growth: A proactive individual who independently initiates, manages, and evaluates their own learning process. We seek candidates driven by intrinsic curiosity and a passion for continuous self‑improvement rather than relying solely on formal instruction.

Additional Job Description

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000. 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.

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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