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IC Design Engineer (STA/ Synthesis)
- Location
- San Jose · Irvine
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 12D AGO
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Job Description:
Broadcom is looking for a lead STA/ Synthesis engineer. In this role, you will be contributing to constraint development, constraint validation, synthesis, audits (CDC, RDC, Static Equivalence, Low Power) and timing closure of mission critical IP and ASIC blocks in advanced technology nodes
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and validate timing constraints for intricate SoC designs.
- Perform static timing analysis (STA) using industry-standard tools (e.g., PrimeTime, Tempus)
- Perform synthesis and run static audits (CDC, RDC, Low Power, equivalence) for high speed, complex digital and mixed signal blocks
- Define and implement timing signoff methodologies, including process corners, derates, and uncertainties.
- Conduct pre-route timing checks and quality of results (QoR) analysis.
- Automate timing analysis processes using scripting languages such as Tcl or Perl.
- Provide guidance on clock tree synthesis and optimization for energy-efficient designs.
- Ensure compliance with timing signoff checklists and criteria.
- Generate timing ECO's for timing closure
- Drive timing closure for complex IP and ASIC blocks
Qualifications:
- Experience with high-complexity silicon in advanced technology nodes.
- Familiarity with timing constraint development for hierarchical designs.
- Knowledge of clock tree planning and implementation for SoCs.
- Experience with timing ECO creation and final timing signoff.
- Proficiency in using STA tools (e.g., PrimeTime, TCM, Tempus) and scripting languages (e.g., Tcl, Perl).
- Proficiency in using synthesis and audit tools (DC-T, Genus, Fishtail, VCLP, Formality)
- Strong understanding of ASIC design flows, including RTL and place-and-route.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced, cross geographical environment.
- Direct or indirect experience with RTL/ Design is a plus
- At a minimum Bachelors and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree and 10+ years of related experience or PhD and 7+ years of related experience. At this level post-graduate coursework is highly desirable
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00
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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