IC Validation Engineer

Job Description

The IC Validation team is responsible for defining, developing and utilizing test tools to ensure that the products designed by Broadcom meet all applicable industry standards and operate completely in their intended applications. IC Validation engineers work with the development engineering departments (hardware and software) in validating and debugging new products in a lab environment. This team is continually working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment on leading‑edge storage silicon spanning across the pre‑ (emulation) and post‑silicon validation cycle.

• Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon.
• Develop C/C++‑based embedded firmware and/or host software tools and applications for low‑level system validation.
• Develop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipment.
• Work in parallel with the software development, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams as part of the pre/post silicon validation process.
• Work with the board development team on validation and reference board designs and new product requirements.
• Drive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the complete system level. Propose creative work‑arounds and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Work with external customers on initial silicon bring‑up and system‑level integration/troubleshooting.
• Effectively present technical information to teams of engineers. Educate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operation.
• Work with the Technical Publications group on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering and 5+ years industry experience, or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 3+ years of experience, or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Experience developing/debugging C/C++‑based code (emphasis in embedded firmware and system drivers/host applications preferred).
• Experience developing/debugging scripts written in Python.
• Working knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming preferred.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and system‑level operation/execution.
• Practical experience in system‑level debug utilizing firmware debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• PCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol experience preferred, including knowledge of LTSSM, system enumeration, and configuration space format.
• Understanding of basic PCB concepts.
• Ability to read and understand board‑level schematics.

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $146,000. 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 comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation with 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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