R&D Engineer IC Design 4

Job Title

R&D Engineer IC Design 4

Role Summary

Front-end ASIC design and verification engineer responsible for architecture definition, RTL/logic design, synthesis, and verification of ASIC cores. Role includes using simulation and formal methods, performing timing analysis from physical implementation, and collaborating with physical design, architecture, and verification teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Role expects multiple years of ASIC design experience; the posting specifies experience ranges tied to degree level (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities focus on front-end design, synthesis, verification, timing analysis, and debugging.

• Define architecture and design logic blocks from system requirements.
• Implement RTL and perform synthesis; develop and maintain synthesis constraints.
• Perform design verification using simulation and formal verification tools.
• Analyze timing after physical implementation and drive timing closure.
• Simulate and debug designs using Verilog simulation environments.
• Collaborate with physical design, verification, and system teams to meet performance and power targets.

Requirements

Technical must-haves and tool experience required for the role.

• Proficiency in scripting (TCL, Perl) for EDA flows and automation.
• Synthesis experience with Synopsys Design Compiler / DC topo or Cadence RTL Compiler.
• Timing analysis experience using Synopsys PrimeTime for high-frequency designs.
• Familiarity with Liberty (.lib) timing models and timing correlation practices.
• Experience with formal verification tools such as Synopsys Formality or Cadence Conformal.
• Familiarity with lint tools (e.g., Spyglass) and power analysis at RTL and gate level.
• Knowledge of DFT and scan methodology.
• Version control experience (SVN or Git).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent). The posting specifies a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience; equivalent practical experience is acceptable per the original posting language.

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.