Broadcom seeks a Physical IC Design Engineer at the senior level to join its Asic Products Division, focusing on advancing AI and ML ecosystems through PCIe Switch Products and enhancing enterprise storage performance. The role involves executing physical design tasks such as synthesis, verification, timing closure, EM/IR analysis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor-planning, and layout development. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate with RTL engineers to develop methodologies and flows for efficient tape-out processes. Essential skills include TCL/PERL scripting, proficiency in EDA tools, and a full physical design cycle experience from RTL to tape-out, alongside strong communication abilities. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant industry experience, with all work conducted on-site in San Jose.
Skills
TCL
PERL
EDA Tools
RTL
Timing Closure
EM/IR Analysis
Place and Route
Clock Tree Synthesis
Floor-planning
Layout
Flow and Methodology Development
What you'll do
Execute Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure.
Perform EM/IR Analysis for circuit reliability.
Develop and refine physical design flow methodologies.
Collaborate with RTL Engineers on IC design projects.
Conduct floor-planning and layout activities for chip designs.
What we're looking for
At least 8 years of experience in Physical IC Design
Expertise in full physical design cycle from RTL to tape-out
Proficiency in TCL/Perl scripting and EDA tools
Strong skills in timing closure, EM/IR analysis, and clock tree synthesis
Experience with floor-planning, layout, and methodology development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must work on-site at the San Jose location
Market check
Salary context
This
$120,000–$192,000
range sits above
31%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$140,000–$219,200
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$152,531–$213,375
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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Employer
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
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