Senior IC Validation Engineer

Broadcom; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity grants

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Broadcom, Inc. is seeking an IC Validation Engineer in Colorado Springs to validate storage and PCIe switch silicon, working with hardware/software teams in a lab environment.

You will help develop embedded firmware and host tools for low-level validation, and create robust test plans across emulation and prototype silicon. You will collaborate with software, FPGA emulation, and IC Design teams, drive debugging at the system level, and assist customers with silicon bring-up and integration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years industry experience with Bachelor’s degree; or 3+ years with Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience developing/debugging C/C++ code in embedded FW and host applications.

Responsibilities

• Construct, review, and execute validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon.
• Develop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate validation tools and equipment.
• Drive system-level debug with FW debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded FW

Python

System debugging

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Logic Analyzers

Protocol Analyzers

Embedded Linux

Job description

Please Note:1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job.2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.Job Description:The primary role of the IC Validation team is validating Broadcom's storage and PCIe switch silicon products to ensure they meet all applicable industry standards and operate completely in their intended applications. IC Validation engineers work with the development engineering departments (hardware and software) in validating and debugging new products in a lab environment. This team is continually working with state of the art equipment on leading edge storage and PCIe switch silicon spanning across the pre (emulation) and post silicon validation cycle.Responsibilities can include:Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype siliconDevelop C/C++ based embedded firmware and/or host software tools and applications for low level system validationDevelop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipmentWork in parallel with the software development, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams as part of the pre/post silicon validation processWork with the board development team on validation and reference board designs and new product requirementsDrive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the complete system level. Propose creative workarounds and implement solutions to complex problems.Work with external customers on initial silicon bring-up and system level integration/troubleshootingEffectively present technical information to teams of engineers. Educate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operationWork with the Technical Publications group on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manualsQualifications:Legal authorization to work in the USMinimum 3+ years industry experience with Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering field; or minimum 5+ years industry experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer EngineeringExperience developing/debugging C/C++ based code (emphasis in embedded FW and system drivers/host applications preferred)Experience developing/debugging automated test scripts written in in PythonWorking knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming preferredSolid understanding of computer architecture and system level operation/executionPractical experience in system level debug utilizing FW debuggers, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detailPCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol experience preferred including knowledge of LTSSM, system enumeration and configuration space format.Understanding of basic PCB conceptsAbility to read and understand board level schematicsExperience with Linux environmentsAbility to work independently with little or no supervision under tight schedulesAbility to quickly learn new technologiesStrong communication skills, including verbal, presentation, and documentationExcellent teamwork skillsCompensation and BenefitsThe annual base salary range for this position is USD To USDAs 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.If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.