Physical Design Engineer

Broadcom

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

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,400 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in executing the full physical design cycle from RTL to tape-out, including timing closure, physical verification, and EM/IR analysis. Strong collaboration skills with IC Design RTL Engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

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Physical Design ExecutionTiming ClosureTCL/PERL ScriptingFull Physical Design Cycle ExperienceEDA Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Physical DesignSynthesisTiming ClosureTop-Level STAEM/IR AnalysisPlace and RouteClock Tree SynthesisFloor-PlanningLayoutRTL Synthesis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

EDA Tools

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringElectronics EngineeringSilicon Tape-OutPCIe SwitchEnterprise Storage Products

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 using various methods and strategies
Conduct top-level STA
Perform EM/IR analysis
Execute place and route
Perform clock tree synthesis, including custom clock trees, insertion reduction, and skew balancing
Handle floor-planning and layout, including top-level floorplanning
Develop flows and methodologies
Collaborate with IC Design RTL Engineers
Take RTL through silicon tape-out for PCIe Switch and Enterprise Storage Products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
12+ 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
Must work in person; no remote work allowed

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
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence