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R&D IC Design Engineer

Irvine, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • ARM subsystem
  • 10G/100G Ethernet
  • OTN network
  • RTL simulation
  • synthesis
  • Verilog
  • VHDL
  • Unix/Perl Scripting
  • Python
  • IC development flow

Nice to have

  • digital signal processing
  • error correction code
  • High-level Synthesis
  • backplane communication
  • cable communication
  • optical fiber communication

Role summary

This role is for an R&D IC Design Engineer focused on chip design for high-speed communication systems (10Gbps to 400Gbps). Responsibilities include architecting block-level designs, creating detailed design documents, coding in HDL (Verilog/VHDL), performing simulations and checks (STA, CDC, Lint), scripting for design tasks, and silicon bring-up. The role requires a B.S. degree with 12 years of experience or an M.S./Ph.D. with 10 years of experience in EE or Computer Engineering. Key knowledge areas include ARM subsystems, high-speed digital circuit design, 10G/100G Ethernet, OTN networks, and ASIC development languages. Experience with low power, test, and manufacturing design considerations is essential.

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Job Description:

  • This opening work on chip design which enables 10Gbps/40Gbps/100Gbps/400Gbps backplane/cable/optical fiber communication

  • architect block level design specifications from the marketing requirements and/or system requirements

  • prepare detailed design document, timing constraint file

  • HDL coding, equivalency checking, STA result review, CDC checks, Lint checks, RTL/gate level simulations & silicon debugging

  • scripting for various IC design tasks such as STA, equivalency checks, test bench, simulations, synthesis, etc.

  • prepare block level resource requirements & development schedule

  • generate verification & test plans for design validation

  • Perform design tradeoff analysis – leakage, dynamic power, die size, schedule, resource, priority, etc.

  • silicon bring up

Job Requirement:

  • B.S degree in EE or computer Engineering. Minimum of 12 years of work experience with direct related technical skill

  • M.S degree/Ph.D in EE or Computer Engineering with 10 years of work experience.

  • Good knowledge of ARM subsystem

  • Good knowledge of high speed digital circuit design.

  • Good knowledge of 10G/100G Ethernet and OTN network

  • Good knowledge of digital signal processing and error correction code is a plus

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as hands-on lab debugging experiences

  • Good knowledge of RTL simulation and synthesis.

  • In-depth knowledge for design for low power and design for test and design for manufacturing.

  • Good Knowledge in languages relevant to the ASIC development process including Verilog, VHDL, Unix/Perl Scripting or Python, and C.

  • Experience with High-level Synthesis in design and verification is a plus.

  • Self-motivated, excellent communication skills and ability to excel in a team environment.

  • Good organization skills, able to follow through & bring issue to closure

  • Understand the entire IC development flow & procedure including silicon volume production qualification requirements & procedures

  • Enthusiastic & enjoy IC development works

  • DSP design knowledge is a plus

  • Knowledge Backplane/cable/optical fiber communication is a plus

  • Be able to work with teams at remote locations with different time zone.


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is To

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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