ASIC Design Automation Engineer

Job Title

ASIC Design Automation Engineer

Role Summary

Develop, deploy and support design automation methodology and software tools used in ASIC development for synthesis, place-and-route, and verification within Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division.

Work with IC designers, EDA vendors, and distributed engineering teams to resolve tool and flow issues, and produce documentation and training for internal flows.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation tools and flows; support designers and collaborate with vendors and global teams.

• Automate design tool processes using Bash, Python, Ruby, or Tcl.
• Develop complex tools and utilities, commonly using C/C++.
• Debug tool and design-flow issues for IC designers.
• Provide support and training to engineers across multiple geographies.
• Work directly with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues.
• Apply hardware and software skills to create solutions for design challenges.
• Develop documentation and training for custom flows and internal tools.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• Proficiency in scripting and programming: Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, and C/C++ in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Hands-on experience developing and debugging software in a team environment.
• Digital logic design knowledge and Verilog HDL.
• Understanding of programming fundamentals: OOP, data structures, algorithms, recursion, and related issues.
• Static timing analysis and power delivery verification and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience developing complex EDA/automation tools and flows.
• Experience working directly with EDA vendors and supporting global engineering teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering; Master's degree in the same fields is listed as an alternative.

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.