Senior Custom ASIC Engineering Lead

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
144K-230K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and manage customer ASIC programs from RFQ through production. Advise on EDA flows, perform physical design and STA checks, assess risks, coordinate cross-functional mitigation, and support tape-out quality. Engage with customers and internal teams on IP, packaging, test, and production, and mentor teams on best practices.
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Job Description:

Are you a versatile, senior engineer capable of leading external and internal cross-functional teams in areas such as physical design, STA, DFT, and packaging? Have you taped out so many chips that you can identify potential design problems hidden in EDA reports, advise design teams on how to fix them, and then publish an application note about avoiding them in future? Do you love technical-deep-dive with engineers and providing an eagle’s eye summary to management? If this is your engineering profile and you are looking for a challenge, then we have one for you.

Broadcom develops critical Infrastructure chips that enable a variety of Customers to produce ASICs in almost all major segments of the Semiconductor industry, including AI. Our ASIC Products Division is looking for a senior engineer to guide customer teams designing challenging chips in areas such as AI, HPC, networking and storage. This is an immensely responsible position, and an opportunity to push the frontiers of technology by working with cross-functional teams inside and outside of Broadcom.

As a valued member of this team, you will be required to do the following:

  • Manage external customer ASIC programs from inception to finish, including RFQs, technology and IP collaterals, design, test, packaging, fabrication, bring-up and production

  • Advise customers on best practices in EDA, flows and design methodologies, and by organizing Q&A sessions with Broadcom technology experts

  • See ahead, plan ahead, work ahead. Proactively assess potential risks to the design quality and project schedule, then work with cross-functional teams to prepare and execute risk mitigation actions

  • Execute physical design flows to check that incoming customer tape-in netlists meet Broadcom’s stringent tape-out quality standards

  • Motivate and drive yourself to stay abreast of developments in Broadcom IPs, technology and end user applications

  • Participate in discussions about your chips with marketing, sales, legal and regulatory compliance teams

  • Be a consummate team player and assist other teams in need

You must have these proven skills to qualify for this position:

  • Multiple tape-outs in advanced technology nodes

  • Analyze PPA tradeoffs involved amongst various library components, and architectures

  • Knowledgeable in low power design and power management

  • Hands-on experience in physical design and STA, EDA tools, design flows for physical design, logic simulation, test, and packaging

  • Programming in TCL, shell and scripting languages

The following skills are nice to have:

  • Exposure to SERDES communications protocols.

  • Logic design, chip architecture, microarchitecture, Verilog RTL coding Front-end logic design verification, DRC, logic synthesis

  • Knowledge of DFT methods including scan, memory BIST and repair

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree and 12+ years of related experience; or Masters degree and 10+ years of related experience


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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

  • Multiple tape-outs in advanced technology nodes
  • Ability to analyze PPA tradeoffs among library components and architectures
  • Knowledgeable in low power design and power management
  • Hands-on experience in physical design, STA, EDA tools, design flows for physical design, logic simulation, test, and packaging
  • Programming in TCL, shell and scripting languages
  • Bachelors degree and 12+ years of related experience; or Masters degree and 10+ years of related experience
  • Exposure to SERDES communications protocols
  • Logic design, chip architecture, microarchitecture, Verilog RTL coding, front-end design verification, DRC, logic synthesis
  • Knowledge of DFT methods including scan, memory BIST and repair

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards such as RSUs and an ESPP can substantially increase total compensation, particularly in technical and senior roles. Stock-based pay is often a major component of earnings and can make offers especially attractive when shares perform well.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match reportedly up to 6% with immediate vesting strengthens long-term savings. This feature provides clear value for employees prioritizing retirement contributions.
  • Healthcare Strength — Offerings include medical, dental, vision, mental-health coverage and HSA/FSA options, alongside fertility, adoption, childcare benefits, and caregiver leave. This breadth signals a comprehensive set of health and family supports.

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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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