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Broadcom Design Engineer - STA United States, Colorado, Fort Collins 531430033
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Technical Skills/ background:
Strong understanding of VLSI and ASIC physical design
- Should have basic understanding of PLLs and clock networks
- Should be familiar with design elements like 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
- Ability to understand and debug warning and error messages from the timing tool
- Ability to generate and understand timing reports
Understanding of basic STA concepts
- Solid understanding of RC networks and how they affect the timing/propagation of signals
- Understanding of Signal Integrity, Crosstalk Delay, and Glitch/Noise Analysis
- Understanding of setup analysis, hold analysis, and other timing checks
- Ability to understand and create timing diagrams
Preferred understanding of more advanced STA concepts
- MIS - multi input switching
- CCS/ECSM/NLDM - liberty timing models
- PBA - path based analysis
Experience using SPICE analysis
Coding experience
- TCL is required. Experience with at least one or two other coding languages is preferred
Communication and organizational skills
- Must have the ability to work with and organize large amounts of data
- Must be able to organize and present data in a clear manner
- Must be able to manage a large variety of tasks
Strong ability to debug problems and create solutions
- STA requires a person with strong engineering capabilities and good engineering judgement.
Job Complexity:
Works on significant and unique development and support issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles along with an in-depth understanding of the underlying design/ constraints and implementation techniques used. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups and works well with individuals and teams spread across geographical time-zones.
Education and Experience required:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 12+ years related experience or an MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 10+ years related experience.
Programming Languages: Python/Ruby, TCL, BASH
Professional, open, and highly self-motivated attitude
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $111,000 -$185,000.
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
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