PHY Characterization Engineer

Overview

Broadcom’s ASIC Product Division (APD) is focused on enabling customers to develop products with a sustainable and substantial competitive advantage. APD delivers best‑in‑class technology platforms, easy‑to‑integrate bleeding‑edge intellectual property, and world‑class customer support. APD’s customers span a wide range of industries, from large and complex cloud AI engines and supercomputers to low‑power wireless solutions.

The PHY Characterization Engineer will be part of a cross‑functional team developing state‑of‑the‑art die‑to‑die PHY IP used broadly in APD’s custom silicon ASIC products. The engineer will test PHYs and develop methodologies that assess their performance. This role requires strong motivation, independence, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Location:

Fort Collins, CO.

• Develop a deep, detailed understanding of Broadcom’s die‑to‑die PHYs.
• Collaborate with analog design, digital design, physical composition, and DFT to develop functional and characterization plans for PHY IPs.
• Create characterization scripts and automate report generation.
• Execute characterization plans.
• Review and analyze results with cross‑functional teams.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) and 5+ years of related experience; or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• Programming experience in one of the following languages:
  Ruby, C, C++, Perl, or Python.
• Experience with Linux and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment: power supplies, oscilloscopes, cooling equipment, etc.
• Experience with BIST test techniques.
• Experience characterizing DDR interfaces.
• Strong debugging skills.

• Experience or coursework with RTL languages (System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL).
• Understanding of VLSI IC I/O & control fundamentals and built‑in self‑test (BIST).
• Experience analyzing data with Matlab.
• Experience with plotting software such as Matlab or JMP.
• Basic understanding of communications theory.
• Working knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Cursor.

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 – $146,000. The role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity in accordance with the company’s plan documents and agreement. Broadcom offers a competitive benefits package including 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 complies with all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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