ASIC Design Automation Engineer
BroadcomJob Title
ASIC Design Automation Engineer
Role Summary
Develop, deploy, and support design automation tools and methodology used for ASIC development, including synthesis, place-and-route, and verification flows. Work with global ASIC teams to ensure correct IC implementation and toolchain reliability.
Provide technical support, collaborate with EDA vendors, and produce documentation and training for internal tools and custom flows.
Experience Level
Senior - 12+ years of related experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include tool development, automation, and support for ASIC design flows.
- Automate design tool processes using Bash, Python, Ruby, or Tcl.
- Design and implement complex tools in C++.
- Debug tool and design-flow issues and interface with EDA vendors to resolve problems.
- Provide support and training on tools and methodologies to engineers across geographies.
- Develop documentation and training for custom flows and internal tools.
- Apply hardware and software skills to create practical automation solutions.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Proficiency in scripting and programming on UNIX/Linux: Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, C/C++.
- Practical experience with digital logic design and Verilog HDL.
- Understanding of programming concepts: object-oriented design, data structures, recursion, sorting, and stack-related issues.
- Experience with static timing analysis and power-delivery verification/analysis.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
- Experience supporting engineering teams and collaborating with EDA vendors.
Nice-to-have: prior development of design automation flows or contributions to commercial EDA tools.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering. The posting specifies 12+ years of related experience. (Equivalent practical experience may be considered.)
About the Company
Company: Broadcom
Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States
Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.
