ESD and LUP Engineer at VMware

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Job Description:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a senior-level engineer to lead Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and Latch-Up (LUP) Prevention development for complex integrated circuits on advanced process nodes. This role requires a deep understanding of device physics and the ability to develop robust protection strategies for high-voltage and high-speed applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Circuit Design: Design and implement protection circuits for ESD across a diverse range of IC devices, including high-voltage (HV) structures and general purpose IOs.
• Rule Development: Establish and refine ESD and LUP rules for new process nodes, focusing on high-voltage test structures and silicon validation.
• Customer Consultation: Review customer specifications to determine optimal protection strategies and provide technical guidance to internal design teams and external partners.
• Verification & Simulation: Direct and perform test procedures in the lab to verify that protection schemes meet performance targets.
• Failure Analysis: Lead the debugging and resolution of testing failures identified during production qualification or from field returns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with CAD/Software teams to integrate ESD/LUP flows into standardized design environments.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Strong fundamental understanding of device physics and semiconductor reliability.
• Industry Experience: Proven experience in hardware engineering, M.S. in engineering or related field and at least 10 years work experience.
• Tools Proficiency: Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for verification (e.g., Calibre PERC, Ansys Path Finder).
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to communicate complex technical trade-offs to middle management and customers.

Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $127,100 - $203,400.

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.If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.