I/O Design Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Chandler, AZ, seeks an I/O Design Engineer with expertise in analog and mixed-signal IC design to contribute to the design and verification of IP and I/Os, including AI-related programs on advanced nodes.

The role involves designing CMOS I/O, bandgap references, op-amps and power-on-reset circuits, running AC/DC simulations, and collaborating with layout teams for physical design and silicon bring-up in test chips and customer products.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of I/O or analog circuit design experience.
• Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso schematic/layout and SPICE/Spectre simulations.
• Solid grounding in I/O protocols (GPIO, I2C, I3C, eMMC, RGMII, SPMI).
• Experience with FinFET/GAA nodes and PPA tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Design CMOS I/O, bandgap references, op-amps, comparators and POR circuits.
• Run simulations to validate AC/DC performance, signal integrity, jitter and power.
• Perform transistor reliability and EMIR analysis.
• Work with layout teams for physical design and verification.
• Create and maintain Verilog, Synopsys Liberty and IBIS models.
• Develop documentation including datasheets, app notes and integration guides.
• Support chip integration and silicon bring-up in test chips and customer products.

Skills

I/O design

Analog circuit design

Circuit simulation

Verilog modeling

IBIS models

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

SPICE/Spectre

Verilog

Synopsys Liberty

IBIS models

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview Broadcom’s Central Engineering Group is seeking an I/O Design Engineer with experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design. The candidate will contribute to the design and verification of a broad range of IP and I/Os, including leading-edge AI programs on advanced nodes. Joining a world-class team of engineers with a highly collaborative culture, the role offers opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Design of CMOS I/O, high-precision bandgap references, op-amps, comparators and power-on-reset circuits.
• Run simulations to validate AC/DC performance, signal integrity, jitter and power.
• Perform transistor reliability and EMIR analysis.
• Work closely with layout teams to oversee physical design and verification.
• Build Verilog, Synopsys Liberty and IBIS models.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including datasheets, application notes and integration guides.
• Support chip-level integration and silicon bring-up in test chips and customer products.

Technical Skills and Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of I/O or analog circuit design experience.
• Deep proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso Schematic/Layout capture and SPICE/Spectre circuit simulation.
• Solid foundation in I/O protocols including GPIO, I2C, I3C, eMMC, RGMII and SPMI.
• Familiarity with ESD, Latch-up, EMI and Signal Integrity.
• Experience with advanced CMOS FinFET and GAA process nodes, including features, technology limitations and PPA tradeoffs.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00

All subject to relevant plan documents and 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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