About the role

AI summarised

Broadcom Central Engineering is seeking a CAD Engineer to provide development and support for Analog/Mixed Signal tool flows focused on advanced process nodes. The role involves hands-on support of design/layout issues, interaction with EDA vendors and PDK teams, and developing automation scripts. The position is based in Singapore.

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Key Responsibilities

This individual will be hands-on, heavily involved in day-to-day support of design/layout issues and in addition, interact with EDA vendors, the PDK development and process technology teams to provide timely solutions, and develop, maintain, and support utilities to improve productivity
If hired, the candidate is expected to be physically located in Broadcom's Singapore office
Support (50%), enhance, and maintain PDKs and various Analog/Mixed-Signal design tools
Develop software for automation in Skill, Perl, Python, Unix Shell scripting
Create documentation and provide hands-on training for design and layout engineers
Work with EDA vendors to track and resolve issues
Work with Technology Foundry teams (external/internal) to facilitate debugging and proper characterization of all tool related issues

Requirements

Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science + 5 years of EDA experience
Expertise in many of the following CAD Tools: Virtuoso Studio, Cadence ADE-L/XL, Maestro, Spectre, Virtuoso Layout, and Synopsys Hspice, and Mentor Calibre/PERC
Solid background in programming, layout, physical verification challenges and problems
Experience in all phases of CAD tools from evaluation, QA, test, release, and user support to documentation
Expert in Cadence Skill, Perl, Python, Unix Shell and utilities. Experience in pcell development is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team