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Design Verification Engineer

Broadcom · USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive

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Job Description:

Lead ASIC Design Verification Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead/Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer to drive the verification strategy for our next-generation silicon. In this role, you will oversee and execute both block-level and system-level verification, ensuring the architectural integrity of complex SoC designs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional design and verification teams to resolve complex trade-offs and deliver high-quality silicon on advanced node technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Verification: Lead and execute comprehensive verification strategies at both the block and system levels.

  • Methodology Architecture: Define, deploy, and enhance advanced ASIC design verification flows and DV methodologies.

  • Environment Development: Build robust, scalable, object-oriented verification environments and testbenches.

  • Debug & Analysis: Independently debug complex design and verification issues; analyze and resolve intricate verification trade-off scenarios.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design and verification teams to ensure alignment on coverage, timelines, and architectural goals.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Experience: 12+ years of relevant industry experience in ASIC design verification (preferred).

  • Methodologies: Deep fluency in RTL verification methodologies, including SystemVerilog.

  • Frameworks & Languages: Strong working knowledge of object-oriented verification languages UVM, C/C++, and scripting languages (Perl, Python, or Tcl).

  • Advanced Nodes: Experience working with advanced process node technologies (e.g., 5nm and below) is highly desired.

  • Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to thrive and lead in a collaborative team environment.

  • Work Authorization: Must have legal authorization to work in the US.

Preferred & Bonus Skills

  • Experience with hardware design, hardware debugging, and SystemC or other programming languages.

  • Hands-on experience with hardware emulation (e.g., Palladium, Zebu) and FPGA-based prototyping.

  • Broad familiarity with overall chip design methodologies, EDA tools, and front-to-back silicon development lifecycles.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $230,000. 

 

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including 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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Semiconductor pay context

Based on 276 disclosed Semiconductor salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $180K/year, with most offers between $144K and $206K (10th–90th percentile: $130K–$237K).

Broadcom ranks among the higher-paying employers for this role, at a $184K median across 23 disclosed postings.

This posting lists $144K–$230K, in line with the $180K market median.

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