Physical Design Engineer

Posted 2 Months Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
129K-207K Annually
Expert/Leader
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Executes the full physical IC design cycle from RTL through silicon tape-out, including synthesis, physical verification, timing closure, EM/IR analysis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floorplanning, layout, and methodology development. Collaborates with RTL design engineers and applies TCL/Perl scripting and EDA tools. This is an in-person role in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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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 include, but are not limited to the following:

  • 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.


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

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

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants, including RSUs, stock refreshers, and an ESPP, are often described as top-tier and a primary driver of strong total compensation, especially for technical and senior roles. Once stock begins vesting, overall pay is commonly viewed as hard for other employers to match.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 100% up to 6% with immediate vesting is frequently highlighted as a standout benefit. This structure provides strong long-term savings support.

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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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