Digital Signal Processing and System Validation Engineer - broadcom

OpenTalent; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Equity grant

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Digital Signal Processing and System Validation Engineer to design DSP blocks for next-generation optical data center connectivity products. You will validate the ASIC architecture pre- and post-silicon, ensuring performance, power, and cost targets are met throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires deep DSP knowledge, Verilog coding, and experience with MATLAB/Simulink. Familiarity with front-end tools (NCVerilog, NCSIM, SimVision, SpyGlass) and DFT-friendly RTL

Qualifications

• MS with 10+ years or PhD with 7+ years in DSP design for SerDes and data center networking.
• Post-silicon validation experience for mixed-signal IPs.
• Knowledge of 100G/200G/400G PAM4/NRZ trade-offs for performance, power, cost.

Responsibilities

• Design digital signal processing blocks for SerDes and high-speed data center connectivity.
• Validate ASIC architecture pre- and post-silicon.
• Translate CDR and equalization architectures into Verilog for synthesis.
• Work with Matlab/Simulink and front-end tools; support DFT-friendly RTL.

Skills

Digital signal processing

System validation

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Matlab/Simulink

High-speed SerDes

DFT/RTL debugging

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog-HDL/SystemVerilog

NCVerilog

NCSIM

SimVision

SpyGlass

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom is looking for a Digital Signal Processing and System Validation Engineer. In this highly visible role, you will be designing digital signal processing blocks for the next generation of optical data center connectivity products. You will be responsible for validating the ASIC architecture post and pre-silicon.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 10+ years or PhD with 7+ years of experience in digital signal processing design for SerDes and serial link high-speed data center networking.
• Experience in post silicon validation of digital and analog mixed-signal IPs.
• Deep understanding of ADC and analog based optical and electrical interconnect architectures such as 100G/200G/400G per lane PAM4 and NRZ design trade-offs to drive attainment on metrics such as performance, power, and cost over the project lifetime.
• Experience translating CDR and equalization architectures into Verilog code for logic synthesis.
• Proficient with Matlab, Simulink and Verilog-HDL/System Verilog coding.
• Experience with front end tools such as NCVerilog, NCSIM, Simvision, Spyglass.
• Exposure to Design for test, understanding of scan concept and writing DFT friendly RTL.
• Experience in synthesis, CDC, static timing analysis.
• Exposure to SDF annotated simulations with good understanding of parasitic delays.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Good understanding of high speed DSP applications and algorithms.
• Prior experience of high speed ADC, FFE, DFE, CDR Adaptation algorithms for PAM4 signals.
• Understanding of logic optimization for low power, timing margins & DFT.
• Deep understanding of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity modeling for High Speed designs.
• Understanding & exposure to Verilog AMS simulation, experience in behavioral models of analog circuits will be helpful.
• Willing to work in a multifunctional role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels.
• Proactive, collaborative and creative approach to innovation, technical development and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results.
• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.