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Physical Design Engineer
Job Description
Performs full physical IC design from RTL through silicon tape-out, including synthesis, physical verification, timing closure, EM/IR analysis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floorplanning, layout, and methodology development. Collaborates with RTL engineers and requires expertise in EDA tools, TCL/Perl scripting, top-level static timing analysis, and in-person execution in Colorado Springs. The summary above was generated by
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1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Broadcom is searching for a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Data Center Solutions Group at our main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next generation AI/ML ecosystems through our PCIe Switch Products - and managing mega datacenters, while leading world class performance, through our Enterprise Storage Products. More specifically, this position will require in-depth knowledge and expertise in all Physical Design aspects of taking RTL to silicon tape-out. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Execution of Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure Setup and Synthesizing RTL Timing closure through various methods and strategies; preferable in-depth experience in top-level
STA EM/IR
Analysis Place and Route Clock Tree Synthesis; experience with custom clock trees, insertion reduction and skew balancing techniques Floor-planning and Layout; preferable in-depth experience in top-level floorplanning Flow and Methodology Development Collaborating with IC Design RTL Engineers Must work in person - no remote work allowed.
Required attributes:
TCL/PERL
Scripting Proficiency in related EDA Tools Full physical design cycle experience: RTL to Tape-out Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering 8+ Years of relevant experience Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is
USD 121,900.00
To
USD 195,000.00
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. Read Full Description Broadcom Broomfield, Colorado, USA Office Broomfield, United States Broadcom Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Office Fort Collins, United States Similar Jobs Micron Technology Design Engineer 13 Days Ago In-Office 39K-50K Hourly Internship 39K-50K Hourly Internship Artificial Intelligence
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)