Digital Design Engineer

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Job Description:

Broadcom ASIC product division is a leader in semiconductor innovation, delivering cutting-edge custom silicon solutions for AI, networking, HPC among many other applications. We are seeking a staff Digital Front-End Designer with deep expertise in RTL design, synthesis, and design optimization to drive the development of high-performance digital systems for our next-generation products. 

As a Staff Digital Front-End Designer, you will own the design and implementation of complex digital IP and subsystems, focusing on RTL coding, micro-architecture, and design trade-offs. You will collaborate closely with verification engineers and physical design teams to ensure functional correctness, timing closure, and overall design robustness, with a strong focus on critical handling of clock and reset domains crossings. 

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership and Domain Expertise:

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced digital blocks and subsystems.

• Provide domain expertise in RTL coding, micro-architecture, and PPA trade-offs to optimize performance, power, and area.

RTL Design and Micro-Architecture:

• Develop high-quality RTL designs using Verilog/SystemVerilog, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

• Define and refine micro-architecture specifications, focusing on efficient and robust design implementations.

Synthesis and Timing Closure:

• Perform synthesis and work with physical design teams to achieve timing closure and optimize multi-clock designs.

• Debug and resolve timing, power, and area issues using tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler and Cadence Genus.

CDC/RDC and Design Quality Assurance:

• Analyze CDC/RDC reports using industry-standard tools (e.g., Spyglass, Questa CDC) to identify and resolve potential issues.

• Apply best practices to ensure robust clock and reset domain crossings while minimizing design risk and complexity.

Verification Collaboration and Formal Methods:

• Collaborate with verification engineers to define test plans, ensure functional coverage, and develop testbench requirements.

• Utilize formal verification tools (e.g., JasperGold, Formality) and static checks to ensure design correctness and robustness.

Optimization and Innovation:

• Continuously explore innovative approaches to optimize designs for PPA, balancing design requirements with project goals.

• Drive iterative improvements based on verification outcomes and analysis feedback.

Documentation and Design Reviews:

• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including micro-architecture specifications, CDC/RDC strategies, and verification plans.

• Participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure adherence to project goals and high design quality.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 12 years of experience in digital front-end design, with a focus on complex IP or SoC design or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 10 years of experience in digital front-end design, with a focus on complex IP or SoC design.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.

  • Expertise in micro-architecture design and PPA trade-offs.

  • Experience in synthesis, STA, and timing closure using tools like Synopsys DC or Cadence Genus.

  • Working knowledge of CDC/RDC analysis and debugging using tools such as Spyglass, Questa CDC, or similar.

• Knowledge Areas:

  • Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals such as pipelining, FSMs, clock domains, and data paths.

  • Familiarity with bus protocols (e.g., AXI, AHB) and memory interfaces.

  • Understanding of low-power design techniques and DFT methodologies is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly across teams.

  • Ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, TCL) for automation and design tool integration.

• Familiarity with physical design flows and collaboration with back-end design teams.

• Proven track record of successfully handling complex CDC/RDC scenarios in large designs.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,000 - $225,000.

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 : $141,000 - $225,000