Senior Photonic PIC Layout Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

New hire equity grant

Annual equity awards

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) matching

ESPP

EAP

Paid holidays

Sick leave & vacation

Family leave

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a meticulous IC Layout Engineer specializing in photonic IC layout in San Jose, CA. The role centers on designing PIC layouts and building script-based layout tools within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates hold CS/EE degrees with 3+–5+ years of related experience, are proficient with Cadence and EDA tooling, and eager to advance IC layout methodologies. Broadcom offers a competitive base salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE or related field with 3+ or 5+ years of experience respectively.
• Strong interest in IC layout and photonics.
• Experience with Cadence layout tools and EDA toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement photonic integrated circuit (PIC) layouts.
• Develop and use a script-based layout tool.
• Collaborate with design and verification teams to meet specs.
• Perform LVS and DRC checks.
• Contribute to layout methodologies and flows.

Skills

Photonic IC layout

Cadence tools

EDA tools

Scripting for layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Cadence

EDA software

Job description

Broadcom is seeking a meticulous IC Layout Engineer specializing in photonic IC layout in San Jose, CA. The role centers on designing PIC layouts and building script-based layout tools within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates hold CS/EE degrees with 3+–5+ years of related experience, are proficient with Cadence and EDA tooling, and eager to advance IC layout methodologies. Broadcom offers a competitive base salary and benefits.