Memory Circuit Design Engineer
Description For Memory Circuit Design Engineer
Broadcom, a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, is seeking a Memory Circuit Design Engineer for their Central Engineering Group in Rochester, MN. This role is part of an elite memory team working on cutting-edge process technology development.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $127,000 - $203,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and equity opportunities through stock programs. The role requires 12+ years of experience and a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
As a Memory Circuit Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing memory compilers and custom macros of all types. Key responsibilities include analyzing memory architectures, designing circuit blocks at the transistor level, performing simulations and verification, and integrating characterization flows. You'll also be involved in silicon testing and debugging, making this an end-to-end role in memory design.
The ideal candidate should possess deep understanding of transistor-level circuit behavior, device physics, and signal integrity analysis. Strong technical skills in running simulators and writing automation scripts are essential. The role also demands excellent communication and leadership skills, as you'll be working with cross-functional teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to work on bleeding-edge technology at a global semiconductor company. The role offers both technical challenges and growth opportunities, with exposure to various aspects of memory design and development. Broadcom's inclusive culture and comprehensive benefits package make it an attractive workplace for talented professionals in the semiconductor industry.
Responsibilities For Memory Circuit Design Engineer
- Analyze different memory architectures and highlight the tradeoffs
- Design and build memory or circuit blocks at the gate or transistor level
- Simulate and analyze circuit design using transistor level simulators
- Extract layout and perform post-layout simulations and verification
- Floorplan physical implementation and leafcell layout integration
- Integrate characterization flow to extract timing and power information
- Develop scripts to automate characterization flow, simulations, and verification
- Specify and verify various behavioral and physical memory models
- Document design specifications, behavioral description, and timing diagrams
- Specify silicon test plan and correlate silicon to simulation data
- Help debug silicon issues
Requirements For Memory Circuit Design Engineer
- BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 12+ years of related experience
- Strong expertise in development of memory compilers and custom macros
- Deep understanding of transistor level circuit behavior and device physics
- Deep understanding of signal integrity analysis, EM/IR analysis, and reliability analysis
- Good understanding of memory behavioral and physical models
- Good understanding of DFT schemes and chip level integration
- Familiar with test setups, silicon testing and debug
- Proficient in running simulators, writing automation scripts
- Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Motivated, self-driven and good at multi-tasking
Benefits For Memory Circuit Design Engineer
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Equity awards
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