Physical Design Engineer

Broadcom

. Execute Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,900 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Physical Design, Synthesis, and Timing Closure, with a strong background in RTL to Tape-out processes. Proficient in EDA Tools and scripting languages, contributing to advanced AI/ML ecosystems and managing large-scale datacenter products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Physical Design ExecutionRTL SynthesisTiming ClosureTCL/PERL ScriptingEDA Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Physical DesignSynthesisTiming ClosureEM/IR AnalysisPlace and RouteClock Tree SynthesisFloor-PlanningLayoutFull Physical Design CycleTop-Level STA

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering

Industry Keywords

AI/ML EcosystemsPCIe Switch ProductsEnterprise Storage ProductsMega Datacenters

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Perl

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure
Set up and synthesize RTL
Perform timing closure through various methods and strategies, including top-level STA
Conduct EM/IR Analysis
Perform Place and Route
Execute Clock Tree Synthesis, including custom clock trees, insertion reduction, and skew balancing techniques
Perform floor-planning and layout, including top-level floorplanning
Develop flows and methodologies
Collaborate with IC Design RTL Engineers
Work in person at the designated office; no remote work allowed
Contribute to next-generation AI/ML ecosystems through PCIe Switch Products and manage mega datacenters through Enterprise Storage Products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
8+ Years of relevant experience
TCL/PERL Scripting
Proficiency in related EDA Tools
Full physical design cycle experience: RTL to Tape-out
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Competitive new hire equity grant
Annual equity awards
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 in accordance with applicable laws