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Physical IC Design Engineer

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • RTL
  • Silicon Tape-out
  • TCL
  • PERL
  • EDA Tools

Nice to have

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • PCIe Switch Products
  • Enterprise Storage Products
  • Datacenters

Role summary

Broadcom is seeking a Physical IC Design Engineer for its Asic Products Division in San Jose. This role involves working with advanced technology to develop next-generation AI/ML ecosystems through PCIe Switch Products and manage datacenters via Enterprise Storage Products. The position requires in-depth knowledge of the full physical design cycle, from RTL to silicon tape-out, including execution of physical design, synthesis, verification, and timing closure. Responsibilities also include EM/IR analysis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor-planning, layout, and flow/methodology development. The candidate will collaborate with RTL engineers and must be proficient in TCL/PERL scripting and related EDA tools. This is an onsite position.

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Job Description:

Broadcom is searching for a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Asic Products Division. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next generation Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ecosystems through our PCIe Switch Products – and managing mega datacenters, while leading world class performance, through our Enterprise Storage Products. More specifically, this position will require in-depth knowledge and expertise in all Physical Design aspects of taking RTL to silicon tape-out.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Execution of Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure

  • Setup and Synthesizing RTL

  • Timing closure through various methods and strategies

  • EM/IR Analysis

  • Place and Route

  • Clock Tree Synthesis

  • Floor-planning and Layout

  • Flow and Methodology Development

  • Collaborating with IC Design RTL Engineers

  • Must work in person at our San Jose site; no remote work allowed.

Required attributes:

  • TCL/PERL Scripting

  • Proficiency in related EDA Tools

  • Full physical design cycle experience: RTL to Tape-out

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

  • 12+ Years of relevant experience


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is To

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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