Physical Design Engineer

About This Role

• Responsibilities Include: Work on Design Implementation activities related to place and route and/ or timing closure – floor-planning, partitioning, placement, clock tree synthesis, route, timing analysis, timing closure, physical verification (LVS/DRC).
• Drive tools and methodologies to achieve desired PPA metrics.
• Complete equivalence checks, STA, Timing closure and power optimization.
• Implement timing and functional ECOs.
• Apply Broadcom's proven design methodology and milestone flow to meet Broadcom's rigorous criteria for achieving Right-first time silicon.
• Qualifications Desired: Primary expertise in place and route and/or timing (constraints, STA) can be considered for this position.
• Proficient in design implementation activities both at block and SoC level.
• Well experienced in floor-planning, partitioning, placement, clock tree synthesis, route and physical verification and/ or constraints development, constraints validation, timing analysis and closure.
• Experience with formal verification, timing analysis and Eco implementation.
• Experience with tools such as Primetime, ICC2, Innovus, Caliber, LEC, PrimeTime etc is highly desirable.
• Full chip tapeout experience based on 7nm and lower technologies is highly preferred.
• Hands on experience with timing analysis and place and route tools for ASIC/ SoC Design is a must.
• Additional Requirements: Good problem solver.
• Self starter who can work independently.
• Experienced in working in a global team and dynamic environment.
• Possess ability to learn and adapt to new tools and methodologies on the fly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Education required: BS in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Engineering or related field and 12+ years of related experience; or an MS in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Engineering or related field and 10+ years of related experience.
• Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00 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.
• 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.