Lead ASIC Design Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a hands‑on Principal Digital Design Engineer to serve as the Chip Lead for next‑generation silicon projects in San Jose. You will own the top‑level architecture, microarchitecture, and full chip integration, guiding cross‑disciplinary teams from definition to tape‑out.

You will drive RTL design using SystemVerilog/Verilog, set timing constraints, and oversee front‑end flows plus IP management. A strong track record of silicon success and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of ASIC/SoC digital design experience with a track record of owning chip projects.
• Expert-level SystemVerilog/Verilog digital design and microarchitecture knowledge.
• Fluency with front-end EDA tools for synthesis, STA, and CDC analysis.
• Proven ability to deliver first-pass silicon on modern processes and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Own top-level digital architecture and integration across blocks.
• Drive timing constraints and CDC strategy for the PD team.
• Lead front-end flows: synthesis, STA, linting, and CDC checks.
• Manage IP integration and collaborate with post-silicon validation.
• Provide mentorship and architectural guidance to engineers.

Skills

Chip lead

SystemVerilog/Verilog

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Eng

Tools

Front-end EDA tools (Synopsys/Cadence)

Job description

USA-California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive

Full time

R026296

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands‑on Principal Digital Design Engineer to serve as the Chip Lead for our next‑generation silicon projects. In this high‑impact role, you will be the primary technical anchor responsible for the top‑level architecture, microarchitecture, and full chip integration. You will guide a cross‑disciplinary team spanning analog design, physical design, and verification, owning the design outcome end‑to‑end from early product definition to a successful foundry tape‑out.

Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities

• Technical Ownership: Serve as the central Chip Lead, defining top‑level digital architecture, partitioning hard/soft IP blocks, and owning the complete integration lifecycle.
• Cross‑Discipline Alignment: Act as the bridge between Logic Design, Physical Design (PD), Architecture, and Design Verification (DV) to ensure all PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets are met.
• Tape‑Out Delivery: Own and drive the final tape‑out sign‑off checklist, coordinating across all technical teams to ensure a clean handoff to the foundry.
• Mentorship & Culture: Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural mentorship to mid‑level and junior engineers on the team.

Technical Execution Responsibilities

• RTL Design: Author, optimise, and maintain high‑quality, synthesisable SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL for complex digital blocks, control logic, clocking structures, and register files (CSRs).
• Timing & Constraint Ownership: Drive top‑level chip timing constraints ( SDC ), define the Clock Domain Crossing ( CDC ) strategy, and establish block‑level timing budgets for the PD team.
• Front‑End Flows: Drive logic synthesis (e.g., Design Compiler, Genus), Static Timing Analysis ( STA via PrimeTime/Tempus), and run static quality checks (Lint, SpyGlass, JasperGold CDC).
• IP Management: Manage the integration of custom internal analog macros, mixed‑signal blocks, and third‑party soft/hard IP.
• Silicon Validation: Collaborate with post‑silicon validation and software teams during initial chip bring‑up and lab debug phases.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years of direct industry experience in ASIC/SoC digital design, with a proven track record of owning chip projects or serving as a design lead .
• RTL Mastery: Expert‑level proficiency in SystemVerilog/Verilog digital logic design and microarchitecture principles.
• Tool Fluency: Deep experience with front‑end EDA tools for synthesis, STA, and CDC analysis (e.g., Synopsys or Cadence tool suites).
• Silicon Track Record: Must have a proven history of successful, first‑pass silicon tape‑outs on modern process technologies.
• Communication: Outstanding documentation and verbal communication skills; this role authors the authoritative architectural and design specifications for the entire project.
• Work Authorization: Must have legal authorisation to work in the US.

Preferred & Bonus Skills

• Experience with mixed‑signal or high‑speed PHY‑adjacent architectures (e.g., SerDes, PCIe, DDR, or custom interconnects).
• Familiarity with DFT (Design for Test) planning, including scan insertion, ATPG planning, and boundary scan.
• Proficiency in scripting ( Python, Tcl, Perl ) to automate and streamline front‑end design flows.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $230,000.

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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