Memory Circuit Design Engineer-MN Rochester

Broadcom; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom seeks memory design engineers to join the Central Engineering Group, focusing on memory compilers and custom macros across advanced process tech. You will analyze architectures, design blocks at gate or transistor level, and verify with transistor-level simulators while developing automated characterization and verification flows.

Ideal candidates bring BS in EE with 8+ years in memory circuits, strong device physics knowledge, experience with DFT, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience developing memory compilers or custom digital circuits (SRAMs, register-files, ROMs, etc.).
• Strong understanding of transistor-level circuit behavior and device physics.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, EM/IR, and reliability analysis.
• Familiarity with memory behavioral and physical models; DFT schemes and chip integration.
• Proficient in running simulators and writing automation scripts; tools savvy.
• Proficiency in Python is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Analyze memory architectures and tradeoffs.
• Design and build memory blocks at gate or transistor level.
• Simulate and analyze circuit design with transistor-level simulators.
• Extract layout and perform post-layout verification.
• Floorplan physical implementation and leafcell layout integration.
• Integrate characterization flow to extract timing and power information.
• Develop scripts to automate characterization, simulations, and verification.
• Specify and verify memory models (behavioral and physical).
• Document design specs, timing diagrams, and behavioral descriptions.
• Specify silicon test plans and correlate silicon to simulation data.
• Assist debugging silicon issues.

Skills

Memory compiler development

Transistor-level circuit design

Signal integrity / EM/IR

Memory models (behavioral/physical)

DFT schemes & chip integration

Automation scripting

Python programming

Communication & leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Simulation tools

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for energetic and passionate memory design engineers to join our Central Engineering Group and be part of an elite memory team responsible for the development of memory compilers and custom macros of all types on the bleeding edge of process technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze different memory architectures and highlight the tradeoffs
• Design and build memory or circuit blocks at the gate or transistor level
• Simulate and analyze the circuit design using transistor level simulators
• Extract the layout and perform post-layout simulations and verification
• Floorplan physical implementation and leafcell layout integration to build the physical macro
• Integrate characterization flow to extract timing and power information
• Develop scripts to automate characterization flow, simulations, and verification
• Specify and verify various behavioral and physical memory models
• Document the design specifications, behavioral description, and timing diagrams
• Specify silicon test plan and correlate silicon to simulation data
• Help debug silicon issues

Skillset Required

• Strong knowledge in development of memory compilers or custom digital circuits of all types; SRAMs, Register-files, Multi-ports, ROM, etc…
• Deep understanding of transistor level circuit behavior and device physics
• Good understanding of signal integrity, EM/IR, and reliability analysis
• Understanding of memory behavioral and physical models
• Understanding of DFT schemes and chip level integration
• Familiarity with test setups, silicon testing and debug is a plus
• Proficient in running simulators, writing automation scripts, and are tools savvy.
• Proficiency in Python programming language is considered a positive.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Motivated, self-driven and good at multi-tasking

Qualifications

Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience

Compensation And Benefits

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

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.

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