STA Design Automation Engineer

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Job Description:

We are a world class semiconductor ASIC provider. We provide first time correct on schedule ASIC designs by relying on proven flows and methodology. As a STA Design Automation Engineer you will join a highly skilled team of engineers that own and provide the flows that enable our ASIC design teams. This position would focus on developing, testing, and enhancing our STA methodology and flow.

Qualifications:

• BS Electrical/Computer Engineering 8 years experience or MS Electrical/Computer Engineering 6 years experience

• Programming Languages: Python/Ruby, TCL, BASH

• Professional, open, and highly self-motivated attitude

• Strong understanding of VLSI and ASIC physical design

• Should have basic understanding of PLLs and clock networks

• Should be familiar with design elements like flip flops, latches, memories, and basic CMOS logic gate

• Experience using a static timing analysis tool.  Preferably Synopsys PrimeTime and/or Cadence Tempus.  

• Ability to create and debug timing constraints

• Ability to understand and debug warning and error messages from the timing tool

• Ability to generate and understand timing reports

• Understanding of basic STA concepts

• Solid understanding of RC networks and how they affect the timing/propagation of signals

• Understanding of Signal Integrity, Crosstalk Delay, and Glitch/Noise Analysis

• Understanding of setup analysis, hold analysis, and other timing checks

• Ability to understand and create timing diagrams

• Preferred understanding of more advanced STA concepts

•   - POCV/SOCV/LVF modeling of variation

•   - MIS - multi input switching

•   - CCS/ECSM/NLDM - liberty timing models

•   - PBA - path based analysis

•   - LOCV/SOCV - location aware timing derates

• Experience using SPICE analysis

• Coding experience

• TCL is required.  Experience with at least one or two other coding languages is preferred 

Communication and organizational skills

•   Must have the ability to work and clearly communicate with multiple engineers and teams

•   Must have the ability to work with and organize large amounts of data

•   Must be able to organize and present data in a clear manner

•   Must be able to manage a large variety of tasks

• Strong ability to debug problems and create solutions

•  STA requires a person with strong engineering capabilities and good engineering judgement.

• Onsite only. No remote workers

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $107,000 - $171,000.

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, gender identity, 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.

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Salary : $107,000 - $171,000