Broadcom

IC Verification Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA

In-Office

144K-230K Annually

Expert/Leader

Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing

The Role

Architects and develops reusable ASIC verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM/VMM. Leads test planning, functional coverage, pseudo-random testing, regression debugging, verification closure, and documentation across block, core, and SoC designs. Requires leading verification through a complete ASIC cycle from architecture to tapeout, understanding complex protocols such as PCIe, and mentoring junior engineers.

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Architect and develop scalable and reusable Testbench environment using the framework of Verification Methodologies.
Drive Test plans for all features for Block/Core/SOC and Write Functional coverage for these features.
Build pseudo-random tests to verify and get to full Functional coverage and bring the Verification to closure
Debug Regression failures, analyze Functional Coverage gaps and improve tests to cover the gaps
Work with other members of the team, guide/mentor junior team members
Lead the documentation of verification strategy including Test plans, Verification Environment, pseudo-random tests, etc. Lead reviews with design/architecture.
Driver Verification quality and Efficiency improvements

Mandatory Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience in developing complex Verification Environments, developing Test plans, Functional coverage and pseudo-random testing
Must have gone through a full ASIC cycle right from Architecture development to Tapeout with full focus on Verification leading a Core
Very proficient in System Verilog and Verification Methodologies like UVM/VMM
Good debug skills in analyzing regression failures and understanding of complex designs
A good understanding of a complex protocol like PCI Express or other multi-layered protocol

These requirements are a plus:

Experience in PCIe protocol
Comfort with Makefiles
Experience with Verifying with other protocols like AXI

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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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent, with 12+ years of relevant experience; or master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience developing complex verification environments, test plans, functional coverage, and pseudo-random testing
Experience completing a full ASIC cycle from architecture development through tapeout, with a primary focus on verification leadership for a core
Very strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and verification methodologies such as UVM or VMM
Strong debugging skills for regression failures and complex designs
Understanding of complex, multilayered protocols such as PCI Express
Experience with PCIe protocol
Comfort with Makefiles
Experience verifying protocols such as AXI

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