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Spice Modeling Engineer

Irvine, CAOnsiteFull Time$129,400–$207,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Device physics
  • Process technology
  • 65nm nodes
  • Device modeling
  • HSPICE
  • SPECTRE
  • Circuit simulation
  • GDS to SPICE flow
  • Cadence
  • Virtuoso

Nice to have

  • Layout experience
  • Device modeling test-structures

Role summary

Broadcom is seeking an experienced Spice Modeling Engineer for its Central Engineering organization's technology platform team. This role involves delivering CAD, design-access, custom device enhancements, silicon correlation, and device/reliability modeling to support high-volume product needs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in advanced silicon technology, device modeling concepts, measurement automation, data collection & analysis, and GDS to SPICE design flows for silicon correlation using custom test-chips. Experience with device physics, process technology (65nm and newer), HSPICE/SPECTRE, Cadence/Virtuoso, and DC to RF measurement equipment is required. Automation skills for data analysis and lab equipment are also essential. MS degree with 10+ years or Ph.D with 7+ years of experience is preferred.

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Job Description:

Broadcom is the leading provider of silicon solutions to high-performance computing, networking, mobile and consumer market segments in aggregate, covering the widest spectrum of process technologies from the very leading edge to legacy. 


This position is within Broadcom's Central Engineering organization, as part of the technology platform team.The technology platform team delivers CAD, design-access, custom device enhancements to foundry process technologies, silicon correlation and device & reliability modeling functions, all to support the high volume product needs of the diversified businesses. 


We are looking for an experienced engineer with the technical knowledge and hands on experience with advanced silicon technology, device modeling concepts, measurement automation, data collection & analysis, and GDS to SPICE design flows for silicon correlation using custom process characterization and modeling test-chips. Layout experience with device modeling test-structures would be beneficial.


Key requirements:

(1) Device physics and process technology knowledge with 65nm and newer nodes.

(2) Device modeling for HSPICE/SPECTRE circuit simulation, and GDS to SPICE flow in Cadence/Virtuoso.

(3) Device/circuit characterization with DC to RF measurement equipment.

(4) Automation skills for data-analysis and lab equipment.

(5) EE's with MS + 10 years or Ph.D + 7 years are ideal. Engineers with basic qualifications in Materials Science & Physics possessing the needed technical experience are also encouraged to apply.

(6) Excellent communication and presentation skills needed to work with a world-wide design engineering community are needed.


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 129,400.00 To USD 207,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and 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, 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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