Physical Design Engineer

Broadcom; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual equity awards

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Data Center Solutions Group at our Colorado Springs campus. You will drive physical design from RTL to Tape-out, work with RTL engineers, and optimize for performance in PCIe switch products and enterprise storage.

The role requires expertise in synthesis, physical verification, timing closure, floor-planning, place-and-route, and clock tree design, with in-person work at Colorado Springs; 12+ years of experience and a degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in TCL and PERL scripting and EDA tools.
• Full physical design cycle experience from RTL to tape-out.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure.
• Set up and synthesize RTL.
• Achieve timing closure using various methods; experience with top-level STA.
• Perform EM/IR analysis.
• Place and Route activities.
• Clock Tree Synthesis; manage clock trees and skew balancing.
• Floor-planning and Layout; top-level floorplanning experience.
• Develop flows and methodologies.
• Collaborate with IC Design RTL Engineers.
• Must work in person at Colorado Springs site.

Skills

TCL/PERL scripting

EDA tools proficiency

RTL to tape-out

communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

EDA Tools

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom is searching for a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Data Center Solutions Group at our main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next generation AI/ML 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

• Execution of Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure
• Setup and Synthesizing RTL
• Timing closure through various methods and strategies; preferable in-depth experience in top-level STA
• EM/IR Analysis
• Place and Route
• Clock Tree Synthesis; experience with custom clock trees, insertion reduction and skew balancing techniques
• Floor-planning and Layout; preferable in-depth experience in top-level floorplanning
• Flow and Methodology Development
• Collaborating with IC Design RTL Engineers
• Must work in person at our Colorado Springs 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 USD 129,400.00 To USD 207,000.00

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.