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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Expertise in Physical Design, Synthesis, and Timing Closure, with a strong background in RTL setup and EDA tools. Proven ability to collaborate with IC Design Engineers and execute complex design methodologies for next-generation AI/ML ecosystems.

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Physical Design ExecutionRTL SynthesisTiming ClosureTCL/PERL ScriptingFull Physical Design Cycle Experience

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Hard Skills

Physical DesignSynthesisTiming ClosureEM/IR AnalysisPlace and RouteClock Tree SynthesisFloor-PlanningLayoutEDA ToolsRTL Setup

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

PCIe Switch ProductsEnterprise Storage ProductsAI/ML EcosystemsMega 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 on PCIe Switch Products and Enterprise Storage Products supporting next-generation AI/ML ecosystems and mega datacenters

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
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 and vacation time
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence according to applicable laws