IC CAD Engineer

Broadcom; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 127,100 - 203,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom is looking for an engineer in Irvine, CA, with extensive experience in EDA and programming to develop and test silicon verification decks. Responsibilities include creating Calibre decks for advanced technologies, defining certification criteria, and automating workflows. Candidates should have a Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and significant experience with tools such as Calibre, Virtuoso, and programming in PERL, TCL, and UNIX. A competitive salary range of $127,100 – $203,400 and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EDA experience.
• User level familiarity with CAD tools like Calibre and Virtuoso.
• Strong programming skills.
• Solid background in layout design and physical verification.
• Expertise in Cadence Skill, PERL, UNIX Shell.

Responsibilities

• Develop Calibre decks for advanced node technologies.
• Define tool acceptance and certification criteria.
• Create test-cases and structures for validation.
• Automate workflows in Skill and PERL scripting.
• Provide documentation and training for engineers.

Skills

Programming in PERL

Programming in TCL

Programming in SKILL

UNIX Shell Scripting

Calibre

Virtuoso

EDA Tool Knowledge

Education

Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Calibre

Virtuoso Layout & Schematics

SPECTRE

HSPICE

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom Central Engineering is looking for an engineer to help with the development, installation, and testing of silicon verification decks, primarily Calibre, in support of advanced FINFET, GAA, or high voltage technologies. Experience with Calibre and Virtuoso is essential as the position will require development of test designs. Strong programming skills in PERL, TCL, SKILL and UNIX shell languages will also be necessary as the individual will be responsible for extending or possibly replacing an existing infrastructure for regression testing, currently written in PERL. Familiarity with circuit extraction and simulation would be helpful to extend regression testing also to cover extraction tool support, primarily StarRC and HSPICE, although QRC and SPECTRE familiarity is also desirable. Knowledge of industry EDA tool availability and capabilities in these areas is expected. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without visa support.

Responsibilities

• Development and deployment of Calibre decks for advanced FINFET/GAA/HV nodes.
• Definition of tool acceptance and certification criteria in partnership with Broadcom teams, Foundry and EDA vendors to meet high-performance IP design needs.
• Definition and development of IP test-cases and basic test-structures to validate tools and technology related updates on predictable schedules.
• Development of software for automation in Skill, PERL, UNIX shell scripting and tool-flow integration.
• Creation of documentation and hands‑on training for AMS Design & Layout engineers as needed.
• Tracking and resolution of tool and technology file issues with hands‑on management per objectives of Foundry and EDA vendor support teams.
• Monitoring of EDA industry trends and new capabilities by attending conferences and research forums. Engagement with EDA and Foundry R&D teams on advanced node capability roadmaps. Identification of new tools, development of evaluation criteria and processes and then serving as champion for introduction and usage within the Broadcom design community.

Requirements

• Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science plus 10+ years of EDA experience.
• User level familiarity with related CAD Tools: Calibre, Virtuoso Layout & Schematics, Quantus QRC/StarRC/QuickCap/Raphael, and simulation using SPECTRE/HSPICE.
• Solid background in programming skills, basic layout design, and technology knowledge to help solve layout, physical verification, and post‑layout extraction challenges.
• Experience in all phases of CAD tools from evaluation, QA, test, release, and user support to documentation.
• Expertise in Cadence Skill, PERL, UNIX Shell and utilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with strong multi‑tasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $127,100 – $203,400. 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.