Design Engineer - Flow Development

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
122K-195K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and deploys semiconductor timing sign-off flows using Python, Perl, Tcl, and Unix shell. Responsibilities include EDA flow development for PrimeTime, Tempus, Innovus, and RedHawk; automation; statistical data analysis and modeling; and support for chip design teams. The role requires advanced digital IC design expertise, strong communication, multitasking, problem-solving, and collaboration across projects.
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Job Description:

Broadcom's Timing Sign-Off group in Central Engineering is looking for an energetic and self-driven professional to join our team. Our group’s mission is to provide an advanced timing sign-off flow to Broadcom’s chip teams with the goal of achieving best in class solutions with high yield and fully optimized margins. The candidate will participate in flow development, data analysis, and statistical modeling. This includes the development of new features, further enhancements and automation, and support for the existing flows and functions. The candidate should have experience with digital design flow, EDA tools such as Primetime, Tempus, Innovus, Redhawk. The candidate will be working closely with other experts across the company in a fast paced project oriented agile environment.

The candidate must have the ability to prioritize well, communicate clearly, proactively deliver practical and quality solutions on-time, work well with external and internal partners, and possess advanced IC design engineering skills. The candidate will be expected to work across multiple facets of projects and juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time.

Responsibilities: 

  • Design, implement, and deploy solutions using Python, Perl, TCL, and Unix shell.

  • Participate in EDA flow development for Primetime, Tempus, Innovus and RedHawk.

  • Develop automations for statistical data analysis, data science, and statistics.

Qualifications:

The minimum engineering experience required is typically a BS degree in EE/CS with 8+ years of industry experience, or an MS degree or Ph.D. degree in EE/CS with 6+ years of industry experience.


Strong hands-on experience with industry standard SSTA tools such as Primetime and Tempus.

Strong hands-on experience with industry standard Place & Route tools such as Innovus.

Strong hands-on experience with industry standard IR analysis tools such as Redhawk.

Strong hands-on experience developing scripts in TCL, Python, Perl, Unix shell and flow automation.

Strong hands-on experience with statistical data analysis and modeling.

Experience with revision control, issue management/defect tracking, continuous integration, and continuous delivery/deployment tools.

Strong analytical skills and extremely detail oriented, organized and methodical.

Strong communication skills.  Clear and concise.

Strong multitasking and context switching skills.

Optimistic yet pragmatic attitude.

Demonstrable skills for quick ramp-up.

Ability to stay calm under extreme pressure. 

Team player.

Able to work with minimum supervision, handle ambiguity and drive problem solving to resolution autonomously. 


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

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.


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.

Skills Required

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 8+ years of industry experience, or MS/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 6+ years of industry experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with SSTA tools such as PrimeTime and Tempus
  • Strong hands-on experience with place and route tools such as Innovus
  • Strong hands-on experience with IR analysis tools such as RedHawk
  • Strong hands-on experience developing scripts in Tcl, Python, Perl, and Unix shell
  • Strong hands-on experience with flow automation
  • Strong hands-on experience with statistical data analysis and modeling
  • Experience with revision control, issue management or defect tracking, continuous integration, and continuous delivery or deployment tools
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong multitasking and context-switching skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, handle ambiguity, and independently drive problem resolution

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Broadcom and has not been reviewed or approved by Broadcom.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.

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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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