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PHY Characterization Engineer

at Broadcom

📍 USA-Colorado-Fort Collins-4380 Ziegler Road Unknown 💰 $91K – $146K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $91K – $146K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
Category AI & Machine Learning

This role involves developing and testing high-performance PHY IPs for ASICs, focusing on characterization, automation, and performance analysis in a semiconductor environment.

  • Develop PHY characterization methodologies
  • Automate testing scripts
  • Analyze test results
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure PHY performance standards

The position requires expertise in ASIC design, VLSI, scripting, lab testing, and AI tools, with a focus on PHY development and characterization.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level electrical engineer with 5+ years of experience in ASIC PHY characterization, proficient in scripting languages like Python and Perl, with strong VLSI knowledge and experience with DDR interfaces and BIST techniques.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering5+ years of related experienceProgramming experience in RubyCC++Perlor PythonExperience with Linux and Bash scriptingExperience characterizing DDR interfaces
RTL languages (SystemVerilogVerilogVHDL)VLSI IC I/O & controlMatlabAI tools such as Chat GPTGeminiCursorUnderstanding of communications theory
LinuxMatlabJMPChat GPTGeminiCursor
ASICPHYVLSIDDR interfacesBISTPythonPerlCC++RubyLinuxBash scriptingMatlabRTL languagesAI tools
PythonPerlCC++RubyLinuxBash scriptingDDR interfacesMatlabVLSI IC I/O & controlBISTAI toolsChat GPTGeminiCursor
problem-solvingindependent workteamworkmotivationanalytical skills
Industry Semiconductor/Hardware
Job Function ASIC PHY characterization and testing
PHY Characterization EngineerASICdie-to-die PHYscharacterization scriptsperformance testingVLSI IC I/O & controlBISTDDR interfacesPythonPerlCC++RubyLinuxBash scriptingAI toolsChat GPTGeminiCursorPHY characterizationVLSIMatlabRTL languages

Less than 3 years of relevant experience, Lack of scripting or lab equipment experience, No experience with DDR interfaces

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