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Design Automation Engineer

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Fort Collins, CO
127K-203K Annually
Fort Collins, CO
127K-203K Annually

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ASIC Design Automation Engineer

Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division is seeking a Design Automation Software Development Engineer. They will define, develop, deploy and support the methodology, design automation software tools and flow used in ASIC development.

This job will involve development, testing and deployment of software products and usage methodology to a world-wide, cutting edge, ASIC Design technology development and implementation team. These tools are used to support IC hardware development, synthesis, place, route, as well as verification that the ASIC is implemented correctly.

The candidate should have hands-on experience developing and debugging software in a team environment. They must also have an understanding of digital logic design and implementation. The candidate must possess excellent communication and problem solving skills to conquer the demanding and ever changing requirements of the ASIC customer base.

Responsibilities

  • Using Bash, Python, Ruby, or TCL scripting to automate design tool processes

  • Development of complex tools in languages such as C++

  • Debugging tool and design flow related issues for IC designers

  • Providing support/training on tools and methodologies to engineers at multiple geographies

  • Working directly with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues

  • Applying hardware/software skills to create innovative solutions

  • Developing documentation and training on custom flows and internal tools

Skills & Experience

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl,  C/C++ in a UNIX/Linux environment

  • Digital Logic Design and Verilog HDL

  • Understanding of programming issues such as OO design, data structures, sorting, recursion, stack overflow and greedy algorithms.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills

  • Static Timing Analysis

  • Power Delivery Verification and Analysis

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degreein Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 12+ years related experience; OR Master's Degree and 10+ years related experience

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $203,000

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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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