ASIC Verification

An (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) ASIC Verification Engineer plays a important role in making sure the functionality, overall performance, and reliability of Broadcom’s custom hardware solutions. The verification manner is crucial in catching bugs and issues earlier than the chip is synthesized, as post-silicon fixes can be extraordinarily costly and time-ingesting.

Key responsibilities encompass:

• Developing and executing verification plans based on layout specifications and architecture files.
• Creating and keeping testbenches the usage of simulation equipment and hardware description languages (HDLs) which includes SystemVerilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
• Writing directed and restricted-random exams to cowl diverse design functions and area cases.
• Utilizing UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) or comparable frameworks to build reusable verification environments.
• Running simulations, analyzing waveforms, debugging failures, and running intently with RTL designers to resolve troubles.
• Performing code and purposeful coverage analysis to make certain thorough verification.
• Collaborating across groups, such as hardware design, firmware, and software program engineers, to make sure seamless integration of additives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Candidates for this position must show a strong basis in digital good judgment layout and verification methodologies. Typical qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• 3–10 years of palms-on enjoy in ASIC Verification or SoC verification.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Solid knowledge of digital logic, finite nation machines, and bus protocols (e.g., PCIe, AMBA, AXI, I2C, SPI).
• Familiarity with EDA equipment along with Synopsys VCS, Cadence Incisive/Xcelium, or Mentor Questa.
• Experience with purposeful insurance and declaration-based verification.
• Knowledge of gate-degree simulations, lint checks, and formal verification is a plus.
• Strong debugging talents and the capacity to investigate waveform outputs.

Preferred Experience

Broadcom seeks engineers who go past technical talent. The best candidate additionally possesses:

• Experience in massive-scale SoC verification tasks.
• Exposure to emulation platforms or FPGA prototyping.
• Ability to paintings independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong verbal exchange capabilities, each verbal and written.
• A proactive mind-set towards trouble-solving and continuous studying.