Physical Design Engineer

Broadcom

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $143,800 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in executing physical design processes, including RTL synthesis, timing closure, and physical verification, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication within IC design teams. Proficient in EDA tools and scripting for efficient design flows from RTL to silicon tape-out.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Physical Design ExecutionRTL SynthesisTiming ClosureTCL/PERL ScriptingEDA Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Physical VerificationTiming Closure StrategiesEM/IR AnalysisPlace and RouteClock Tree SynthesisFloor-PlanningLayout DesignFull Physical Design CycleRTL to Tape-outTop-Level STA

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

EDA Tools

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringElectronics EngineeringAI/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
Drive next-generation AI/ML ecosystems through PCIe Switch Products
Support management of mega datacenters and performance leadership through 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
In-depth knowledge and expertise in all Physical Design aspects of taking RTL to silicon tape-out
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must work in person at the Colorado Springs site; 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 according to applicable laws