IC CAD Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chandler, AZSan Jose, CAAustin, TXSan Diego, CAIrvine, CA
Salary: $143,800–$230,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 24, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · IC CAD Engineer

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The IC CAD Engineer joins the Broadcom Central Engineering team to support the development, installation, and testing of silicon verification decks for advanced FINFET, GAA, or high voltage technologies. The role involves developing and deploying Calibre decks, defining tool acceptance criteria, and creating IP test-cases to validate technology updates. Key responsibilities include developing automation software, creating documentation, and managing tool and technology file issues. The position requires proficiency in Calibre, Virtuoso Layout & Schematics, Quantus QRC, StarRC, SPECTRE, and HSPICE. Candidates must possess strong programming skills in PERL, TCL, SKILL, and UNIX shell languages. The work focuses on solving layout, physical verification, and post-layout extraction challenges while monitoring EDA industry trends and engaging with Foundry R&D teams on advanced node capability roadmaps.

Skills

Calibre Virtuoso PERL TCL SKILL UNIX Shell StarRC HSPICE SPECTRE QRC Circuit Extraction FINFET GAA Regression Testing

What you'll do

Develop and deploy Calibre decks for advanced FINFET, GAA, and high voltage nodes.
Define tool acceptance and certification criteria with Foundry and EDA vendors.
Develop IP test-cases and test-structures to validate technology updates on schedule.
Create automation software using Skill, PERL, UNIX shell scripting, and tool-flow integration.
Provide documentation and hands-on training for AMS Design and Layout engineers.
Track and resolve tool and technology file issues with Foundry and EDA vendor support teams.
Identify new tools and develop evaluation criteria for introduction to the design community.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
10+ years of EDA experience.
User level familiarity with Calibre, Virtuoso Layout & Schematics, Quantus QRC/StarRC/QuickCap/Raphael, and simulation using SPECTRE/HSPICE.
Expertise in Cadence Skill, PERL, UNIX Shell, and utilities.
Solid background in programming skills, basic layout design, and technology knowledge.
Experience in all phases of CAD tools from evaluation, QA, test, release, and user support to documentation.
Legal right to work in the US.
Familiarity with circuit extraction and simulation (preferred).

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