Design Engineer, Flow Development

Broadcom

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$121,900–$195,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
50 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 15, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $204k
This role $158k
$108k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $168,200–$239,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 228 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,900–$195,000 across 158 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Design Engineer, Flow Development

The Design Engineer - Flow Development joins the Timing Sign-Off group within Central Engineering to develop advanced timing sign-off flows for chip teams aiming for high yield and optimized margins. This role involves participating in flow development, data analysis, and statistical modeling while building new features, enhancements, and automation for existing functions. The candidate will design, implement, and deploy solutions using Python, Perl, TCL, and Unix shell scripts to automate statistical data analysis and data science tasks. Technical requirements include hands-on experience with EDA tools such as Primetime, Tempus, Innovus, and Redhawk, alongside proficiency in revision control, issue management, and continuous integration/delivery tools. The work focuses on solving complex timing sign-off challenges within a fast-paced, project-oriented agile environment to provide high-quality solutions for advanced integrated circuit design engineering projects.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and deploy technical solutions using Python, Perl, TCL, and Unix shell.
  • Develop and enhance EDA flows for tools including Primetime, Tempus, Innovus, and RedHawk.
  • Create automations for statistical data analysis, data science, and modeling.
  • Provide advanced timing sign-off flow support to chip teams to optimize margins and yield.
  • Perform complex data analysis and statistical modeling to improve design outcomes.
  • Manage multiple project facets simultaneously in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Resolve technical issues and provide practical solutions for existing flows and functions.

What we're looking for

  • A BS degree in EE/CS with 8+ years of industry experience is required.
  • An MS or PhD degree in EE/CS with 6+ years of industry experience is required.
  • Experience with SSTA tools such as Primetime and Tempus is required.
  • Experience with Place & Route tools such as Innovus is required.
  • Experience with IR analysis tools such as Redhawk is required.
  • Experience developing scripts in TCL, Python, Perl, and Unix shell for flow automation is required.
  • Experience with statistical data analysis and modeling is required.
  • Experience with revision control, issue management, CI/CD, and other deployment tools is required.

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