Design Engineer, STA

Broadcom

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Salary
$129,400–$207,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
64 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 20, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 280 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Design Engineer, STA

The Design Engineer - STA joins a team focused on complex VLSI and ASIC physical design challenges. This role involves independent judgment to analyze data, evaluate design constraints, and coordinate with global teams. The engineer will create and debug timing constraints, generate timing reports, and resolve warning or error messages from timing tools. Key responsibilities include performing setup and hold analysis, understanding RC networks, and managing signal integrity, crosstalk delay, and glitch noise analysis. Required technical skills include proficiency in Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Tempus, and TCL coding, with preferred experience in Python, Ruby, and BASH. The role addresses critical timing propagation issues, including POCV/SOCV/LVF modeling, MIS, and path-based analysis for SOIC or 3DIC designs, ensuring robust performance across complex semiconductor architectures.

What you'll do

  • Perform static timing analysis using Synopsys PrimeTime or Cadence Tempus tools.
  • Create and debug timing constraints and interpret timing tool error messages.
  • Generate and analyze timing reports to ensure proper signal propagation.
  • Analyze RC networks, signal integrity, crosstalk delay, and glitch/noise effects.
  • Conduct setup and hold analysis along with other critical timing checks.
  • Develop and execute scripts using TCL, Python, Ruby, or BASH.
  • Perform SPICE analysis to validate circuit behavior and performance.
  • Manage and present large datasets to communicate technical results clearly.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 12+ years related experience.
  • MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 10+ years related experience.
  • Strong understanding of VLSI and ASIC physical design.
  • Basic understanding of PLLs, clock networks, flip flops, latches, memories, and basic CMOS logic gates.
  • Experience using a static timing analysis tool, preferably Synopsys PrimeTime and/or Cadence Tempus.
  • Ability to create and debug timing constraints, understand tool messages, and generate timing reports.
  • Understanding of RC networks, Signal Integrity, Crosstalk Delay, and Glitch/Noise Analysis.
  • Coding experience in TCL is required; experience with Python, Ruby, or BASH is preferred.

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