IC / Semiconductor Package Designer

Broadcom Corporation • Irvine, CA

33d • $120,000 - $192,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced IC Packaging Engineer to drive next-generation package architecture, design, and productization using advanced node silicon (7nm, 5nm, 3nm and beyond). This role partners closely with chip design, system design, SI/PI, thermal, and manufacturing teams to define and deliver industry-leading package solutions. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in substrate design, floor-planning, bump architecture, advanced materials, and HVM execution.

Requirements

• Bachelors and 8+ years or Masters degree and 6+ years or PhD and 3+ years of related experience;
• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering (Preferred), Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in advanced IC packaging for advanced silicon nodes.
• Expertise in substrate design, SI/PI principles, thermal management, and high-speed IO packaging.
• Strong understanding of high layer count, large body, flip chip BGA packaging technology
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro APD/SIP or comparable packaging design tools.
• Experience working with global OSATs and substrate suppliers.
• Proven ability to drive NPI through HVM with strong cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chip design and analog/digital IP/PHY teams (224G/112G SerDes, PCIe Gen 6/7, ADC/DAC, etc.) to optimize chip floorplan, die bump patterns, and IO architecture for advanced node products.
• Co-optimize package stack-up, layer count, escape routing, BGA pattern, and power integrity architecture aligned to system and manufacturing requirements.
• Interpret SI/PI parameters (RL, IL, NEXT/FEXT, etc.) to drive signal integrity optimization.
• Work with IC design, system engineering, SI/PI, and thermal teams to perform BGA substrate design using Cadence APD or equivalent tools.
• Ensure package designs meet SI/PI, mechanical, high-power thermal and reliability targets.
• Define and refine assembly BOM, process flows, and design rules for advanced packaging technologies.
• Define POR for new silicon nodes including bump metallization, geometry, and process requirements.
• Drive implementation, optimization, and HVM qualification of new package / assembly technologies.
• Own packaging deliverables from concept through substrate design, development, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead interactions with assembly, substrate, and manufacturing partners for NPI bring-up and production ramp.
• Provide sustaining support during HVM, including multi-source enablement.
• Work closely with QA, product/test engineering, and customer teams to diagnose and resolve quality, reliability, or manufacturing issues.

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees