Silicon Photonics 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

USA-California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive

Full time

R027195

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and meticulous IC Layout Engineer, specializing in photonic IC layout. This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, who is interested in developing a career in IC layout.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement photonic integrated circuit (PIC) layouts.

• Develop and utilize a script-based layout tool.

• Collaborate with design and verification teams to ensure layout meets specifications and performance requirements.

• Perform layout vs. schematic (LVS) and design rule checking (DRC).

• Contribute to the development and improvement of layout methodologies and flows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of related experience; or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of related experience.

• Strong interest in developing a career in IC layout.

• Familiarity with Cadence layout tools.

• Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools.

• Preferred experience with script-based layout.

Desired Attributes:

• Highly motivated and eager to learn.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 101,000.00 To USD 162,000.00

• discretionary annual bonus
• new hire equity grant
• annual equity awards

All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

• 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
• 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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Broadcom!

We are a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

For more information please visit our video library (http://www.broadcom.com/videos) and check out our Connected by Broadcom (https://www.broadcom.com/support/resources/video-webinar-library?channel=5c9658f7c1d34eca91c6cc16178e5b1b&video=7d72b04ea50046a394e682fab640ce20) series.

Follow us on Linked In Broadcom Inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadcom) .