IC CAD Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Broadcom Central Engineering is seeking an engineer to develop, install, and test silicon verification decks using Calibre, Virtuoso, and related tools for advanced FINFET, GAA, or HV nodes.

Candidates should have strong programming in PERL, TCL, SKILL and UNIX shells, plus experience extending tool regression tests and knowledge of extraction/simulation flows with StarRC and HSPICE.

Qualifications

• Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science plus 10+ years of EDA experience.
• User level familiarity with CAD tools: Calibre, Virtuoso Layout & Schematics, Quantus QRC/StarRC/QuickCap/Raphael, and SPECTRE/HSPICE.

Responsibilities

• Development and deployment of Calibre decks for advanced FINFET/GAA/HV nodes.
• Define tool acceptance and certification criteria with Foundry and EDA vendors.
• Develop IP test-cases and basic test-structures to validate tools and updates.
• Develop software for automation in Skill, PERL, and UNIX shell scripting.
• Create documentation and training for AMS Design & Layout engineers.
• Track and resolve tool and technology file issues with Foundry and EDA vendors.
• Monitor EDA industry trends by attending conferences and engage with R&D teams on roadmaps.

Skills

PERL

TCL

SKILL

UNIX Shell

Cadence Skill

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Calibre

Virtuoso

Quantus QRC

StarRC

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:

The candidate's general responsibilities include the following:

• 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 and problems.
• 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 the ability to work well in a team.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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.

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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