STA Engineer

Job Description:

Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division (APD) in Fort Collins, Colorado, is looking for an experienced STA Engineer. As part of APD, you’ll help design and manufacture next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient ASICs. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of timing closure, including working with designers for timing changes, helping construct/modify flows, timing analysis and timing closure.

Key Responsibilities


Working with design teams to understand and debug constraints, facilitate logic changes to improve timing
Working with Physical Design and Logic Design teams, highlighting issues
Help create timing ECO’s for project tapeout
We value the ability to create and maintain scripts and methodologies for analysis and runs
Document and help with guidelines and specs
Deep analysis of timing paths to identify key issues is critical
Implement timing infrastructure
Good communicator who can accurately describe issues and follow them through to completion. Your attention to detail will be instrumental to success.


Requirements


5-10 years of hands on experience in STA
Familiar with timing of large high-performance SoC designs in sub-micron technologies
Understand timing margin fundamentals from synthesis to sign off
Be proficient in STA and standards for timing closure, and have a deep understanding of noise, cross-talk, and OCV effects, among others
Have familiarity with circuit modeling, including SPICE models and worst-case corner selection
Have strong programming skills with Perl, TCL
Proficient in timing flows using industry standard tools
Experience with STA on large, complex designs and Multi-Scenario Timing Closure is highly beneficial, and familiarity with ECO techniques and implementation.


Education & Experience


MSEE or equivalent is required
10+ years relevant industry experience


Additional Job Description:

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $129,400 - $207,000.

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.

R026276

Show more Show less