PHY Characterization Engineer
$125K - $166K/yr
PHY Characterization Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) is focused on enabling customers to develop products with a sustainable and substantial competitive advantage.APD does this by ...
$125K - $166K/yr
PHY Characterization Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) is focused on enabling customers to develop products with a sustainable and substantial competitive advantage.APD does this by ...
$125K - $166K/yr
PHY Characterization Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) is focused on enabling customers to develop products with a sustainable and substantial competitive advantage.APD does this by ...
Mendota Heights, MN · On-site
$120K - $159K/yr
PHY Characterization Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) is focused on enabling customers to develop products with a sustainable and substantial competitive advantage. APD does this by ...
Mendota Heights, MN · On-site
$120K - $159K/yr
PHY Characterization Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) is focused on enabling customers to develop products with a sustainable and substantial competitive advantage. APD does this by ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$142K - $176K/yr
May telecommute part-time. Employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. Position requires: 1. Chip floor planning, placement and routing ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$142K - $176K/yr
May telecommute part-time. Employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. Position requires: 1. Chip floor planning, placement and routing ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$142K - $173K/yr
Our ASIC Design Verification team develops robust, scalable verification environments for highly ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$142K - $173K/yr
Our ASIC Design Verification team develops robust, scalable verification environments for highly ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$142K - $173K/yr
Our ASIC Design Verification team develops robust, scalable verification environments for highly ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$142K - $173K/yr
Our ASIC Design Verification team develops robust, scalable verification environments for highly ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent ...
$127K - $203K/yr
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art SOCs to the world. Our products connect everything. We are seeking a motivated and technically strong engineer to join ...
$127K - $203K/yr
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art SOCs to the world. Our products connect everything. We are seeking a motivated and technically strong engineer to join ...
Mendota Heights, MN · On-site
$129.40 - $207/hr
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom, a leading supplier of state‑of‑the‑art SoC and ... Bachelor's in Engineering (EE, CE, or CS preferred) and 12+ years of related experience * OR Master ...
Mendota Heights, MN · On-site
$129.40 - $207/hr
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom, a leading supplier of state‑of‑the‑art SoC and ... Bachelor's in Engineering (EE, CE, or CS preferred) and 12+ years of related experience * OR Master ...
Albertville, MN · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
About Us At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation ... This position is responsible for performing a variety of tests in accordance with ASTM, ASIC, and ...
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Albertville, MN · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
About Us At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation ... This position is responsible for performing a variety of tests in accordance with ASTM, ASIC, and ...
Mendota Heights, MN · On-site
$129K - $207K/yr
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom, a leading supplier of state-of-the-art SoC and embedded IP ... Bachelors in Engineering (EE, CE, or CS preferred) and 12+ years of related experience; OR Masters ...
Mendota Heights, MN · On-site
$129K - $207K/yr
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom, a leading supplier of state-of-the-art SoC and embedded IP ... Bachelors in Engineering (EE, CE, or CS preferred) and 12+ years of related experience; OR Masters ...
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom, a leading supplier of state-of-the-art SoC and embedded IP ... Bachelors in Engineering (EE, CE, or CS preferred) and 12+ years of related experience; OR Masters ...
The ASIC Product Division in Broadcom, a leading supplier of state-of-the-art SoC and embedded IP ... Bachelors in Engineering (EE, CE, or CS preferred) and 12+ years of related experience; OR Masters ...
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
About Us At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation ... ASTM, ASIC, and ACI, ensuring a high level of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will ...
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Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
About Us At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation ... ASTM, ASIC, and ACI, ensuring a high level of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will ...
Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid
$98K - $176K/yr
As a Senior Engineer, you will build and debug software across the Linux stack (kernel and user ... Switching ASIC concepts * Low-level concepts like memory-mapped I/O or interrupts This position ...
Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid
$98K - $176K/yr
As a Senior Engineer, you will build and debug software across the Linux stack (kernel and user ... Switching ASIC concepts * Low-level concepts like memory-mapped I/O or interrupts This position ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
$98K - $176K/yr
As a Senior Engineer, you will build and debug software across the Linux stack (kernel and user ... Switching ASIC concepts * Low-level concepts like memory-mapped I/O or interrupts This position ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
$98K - $176K/yr
As a Senior Engineer, you will build and debug software across the Linux stack (kernel and user ... Switching ASIC concepts * Low-level concepts like memory-mapped I/O or interrupts This position ...
Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon ... Engineering Job Level: TCP_03 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below.
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Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon ... Engineering Job Level: TCP_03 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below.
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Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon ... Engineering Job Level: TCP_03 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below.
New
Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon ... Engineering Job Level: TCP_03 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below.
New
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$206K - $410K/yr
Basic Qualifications * BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * 10+ years of ASIC/digital design experience with at least one prior tape-out in a chip lead ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$206K - $410K/yr
Basic Qualifications * BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * 10+ years of ASIC/digital design experience with at least one prior tape-out in a chip lead ...
Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon ... Engineering Job Level: TCP_03 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below.
New
Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon ... Engineering Job Level: TCP_03 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below.
New
Plymouth, MN · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Interpret project drawings, schematics, engineering notes, operation manuals and construction ... to client. * asic knowledge of network connectivity and methods. * Time management and ...
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Plymouth, MN · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Interpret project drawings, schematics, engineering notes, operation manuals and construction ... to client. * asic knowledge of network connectivity and methods. * Time management and ...
$25 - $26/hr
Interpret project drawings, schematics, engineering notes, operation manuals and construction ... to client. * asic knowledge of network connectivity and methods. * Time management and ...
$25 - $26/hr
Interpret project drawings, schematics, engineering notes, operation manuals and construction ... to client. * asic knowledge of network connectivity and methods. * Time management and ...
Plymouth, MN · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Interpret project drawings, schematics, engineering notes, operation manuals and construction ... to client. * asic knowledge of network connectivity and methods. * Time management and ...
Plymouth, MN · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Interpret project drawings, schematics, engineering notes, operation manuals and construction ... to client. * asic knowledge of network connectivity and methods. * Time management and ...
| Aspect | Asic Engineering | FPGA Design |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related fields; often certifications in ASIC design | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Digital Design, or related fields; certifications less common |
| Work Environment | Designing custom chips in semiconductor labs or design houses; involves hardware and software integration | Developing programmable logic designs in labs or FPGA development environments; focuses on reconfigurable hardware |
| Industry Usage | Used in high-volume consumer electronics, telecom, and automotive industries for custom chip solutions | Common in prototyping, testing, and specialized applications across various industries |
Asic Engineering and FPGA Design share foundational knowledge in digital logic and hardware description languages. However, Asic Engineers focus on designing permanent, high-volume chips, while FPGA Designers work with reconfigurable hardware for testing and specialized tasks. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in application and design processes.

$125K - $166K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 12 days ago
8.7
Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
19th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers
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Job Description:PHY Characterization Engineer
Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) is focused on enabling customers to develop products with a sustainable and substantial competitive advantage.APD does this by delivering best in class technology platforms, easy to integrate bleeding edge intellectual property, and by providing world class customer support.APD's customers span a wide range of industries developing ASICs for the largest and most complex cloud computing AI engines, supercomputers, and networking, through to low power and the most advanced wireless solutions as examples.
The PHY Characterization Engineer will be part of a cross functional team developing state of the art die-to-die PHY IP which are used broadly in APD's custom silicon ASIC products. The successful candidate will be a member of the characterization team and will be involved in testing the PHYs as well as developing methodologies assessing their performance. This individual must be highly motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. This position is located in Mendota Heights, MN.
Typical Duties Include:
Develop a deep detailed understanding of Broadcom's die-to-die PHYs.
Work with multiple cross functional teams--analog design, digital design, physical composition, DFT to develop functional and characterization plans for PHY IPs
Develop characterization scripts as well as report generation automation
Execute characterization plans
Review and analyze results with cross functional teams
Job Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent, and 12+ years of related experience; or Masters degree and 10+ years of related experience
Programming experience in at least one of the following languages: Ruby, C, C++, Perl, or Python
Experience with Linux and Bash scripting
Familiar with basic lab equipment: power supplies, oscilloscopes, cooling equipment, etc..
Familiar with BIST test techniques
Experience characterizing DDR interfaces
Strong debugging skills are a must
Desired:
Experience or coursework with RTL languages (i.e SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL)
Understanding of the fundamentals of VLSI IC I/O & control, and built-in self-test (BIST)
Experience analyzing data with Matlab or JMP
Experience with plotting software such as Matlab or JMP
A basic understanding of communications theory
Working knowledge with AI tools such as Chat GPT, Gemini, and/or Cursor
Compensation and Benefits
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 and electronic component manufacturing
10,000+ Employees
Palo Alto, CA, US
1991