R&D Engineer, IC Design

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
74K-119K Annually
Junior
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and verifies chip-level and block-level models by writing assertions, design verification tests, netlists, real-number models, and automation code. Collaborates with circuit designers to gather design data and uses AI-assisted tools to create models. Requires knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog, Linux, Cadence Virtuoso, Python, Git, and related development tools.
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Job Description:

Duties
  • Write and maintain assertions and DV tests for chip-level and block-level models
  • Gather design data from circuit designers
  • Create netlists and use AI to create models, including real-number models
  • Write tests to verify the models
  • Write code to automate tasks

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Working knowledge of the Linux operating system
  • Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso
  • Proficiency with Python, Git, JIRA, Windows and the Google Office suites

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with real-number modeling
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools
  • Strong track record of collaborating with different teams

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog, real-number modeling, Python, Cadence Virtuoso, cross-team communication and coordination


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 74,000.00 To USD 118,800.00

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.


If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Working knowledge of the Linux operating system
  • Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso
  • Proficiency with Python
  • Proficiency with Git
  • Proficiency with JIRA
  • Proficiency with Windows
  • Proficiency with Google Office suites
  • Experience with real-number modeling
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools
  • Strong track record of collaborating with different teams

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Broadcom and has not been reviewed or approved by Broadcom.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants, including RSUs, stock refreshers, and an ESPP, are often described as top-tier and a primary driver of strong total compensation, especially for technical and senior roles. Once stock begins vesting, overall pay is commonly viewed as hard for other employers to match.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 100% up to 6% with immediate vesting is frequently highlighted as a standout benefit. This structure provides strong long-term savings support.

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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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