San Jose, CA, 95115, USA
26 days ago
Emulation and Silicon Validation Engineer
**Please Note:** **1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)** **2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.** **Job Description:** The **Core Switch Group (CSG)** at Broadcom is the industry leader in cutting-edge networking ASICs, developing advanced protocols and delivering unmatched port density and bandwidth performance. Our team is behind iconic switching solutions like the Trident and Tomahawk series, setting benchmarks in the networking world. Broadcom, a global innovator in fabless communications semiconductors, software, and systems, is proud to be recognized as one of Fortune magazine's "Most Admired Companies." We foster a culture that embraces change, values risk-taking, and thrives on tackling the impossible. At Broadcom, we reward innovation and initiative with competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for growth in an open, collaborative work environment. If you're a passionate engineer eager to shape the future of networking, **Broadcom** is where you can outdo, outsmart, and outperform. Join us and make an impact! **Key Responsibilities** + Conduct detailed studies of chip architecture and micro-architecture to define, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans that thoroughly validate switch features in both emulation phase and post-silicon + Develop system-level tests using **Tcl, ITcl, Python, C/C++** to verify networking switch chips and systems. + Synthesize Verilog RTL and build models for emulation platforms such as **Zebu** or **Palladium** . + **Debugging Expertise:** Perform chip/system-level debugging and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues, effectively addressing Pre/Post Silicon issues and challenges. + **Automation and Methodology:** Develop and optimize automation scripts and emulation methodologies to enhance efficiency, reusability, and value. + **Reusable Components:** Create reusable synthesizable design blocks, libraries, and verification components to streamline emulation processes. + **Silicon Bring-up:** Plan, organize, and execute silicon bring-up and test plans + **Environment Management:** Create and maintain robust emulation and post-silicon validation environments, supporting a global user community. + **Cross-functional Collaboration:** Collaborate with Architecture, Micro-Architecture, Design, DV, Software, and other teams to achieve thorough emulation coverage and smooth project execution. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with **C/C++ DPI Transactors** , **SystemVerilog assertions** , and coverage metrics. + Proven ability to design and develop synthesizable models for emulation. + Hands-on experience with **IXIA/Spirent traffic generators** for networking validation. + Strong understanding of networking protocols and RFC test suites. + Familiarity with communication/interface protocols like PCIe, SPI, and JTAG. Bachelor's + 8+ years of related experience required **Additional Job Description:** **Compensation and Benefits** The annual base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $190,000 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. 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, gender identity, 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.** **If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.** Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Broadcom! We are a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. For more information please visit our video library (http://www.broadcom.com/videos) and check out our Connected by Broadcom (https://www.broadcom.com/support/resources/video-webinar-library?channel=5c9658f7c1d34eca91c6cc16178e5b1b&video=7d72b04ea50046a394e682fab640ce20) series. Follow us on Linked In Broadcom Inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadcom) and Broadcom Software (https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadcomsoftware/) .
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