Broadcom · 3 hours ago
PHY Characterization Engineer
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expBroadcom is a leading technology company specializing in ASIC products, focusing on delivering advanced technology platforms and customer support. The PHY Characterization Engineer will be part of a team responsible for developing and testing die-to-die PHY IPs used in custom silicon ASIC products, requiring collaboration with various teams and strong technical skills.
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Responsibilities
Develop a deep detailed understanding of Broadcom's die-to-die PHYs
Work with multiple cross functional teams--analog design, digital design, physical composition, DFT to develop functional and characterization plans for PHY IPs
Develop characterization scripts as well as report generation automation
Execute characterization plans
Review and analyze results with cross functional teams
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent, and 5+ years of related experience; or Masters degree and 3+ years of related experience
Programming experience in at least one of the following languages: Ruby, C, C++, Perl, or Python
Experience with Linux and Bash scripting
Familiar with basic lab equipment: power supplies, oscilloscopes, cooling equipment, etc
Familiar with BIST test techniques
Experience characterizing DDR interfaces
Strong debugging skills are a must
Preferred
Experience or coursework with RTL languages (i.e SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL)
Understanding of the fundamentals of VLSI IC I/O & control, and built-in self-test (BIST)
Experience analyzing data with Matlab
Experience with plotting software such as Matlab or JMP
A basic understanding of communications theory
Working knowledge with AI tools such as Chat GPT, Gemini, and/or Cursor
Benefits
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
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
Company
Broadcom
Broadcom is a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2017-10-31Post Ipo Equity
2015-05-28Acquired
1998-04-17IPO
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