R&D Engineer Physical Design

Broadcom • San Jose, CA

1d • $143,800 - $230,000

About The Position

Broadcom is seeking an experienced ASIC Implementation Engineer to drive physical design execution for next-generation, high-complexity system-on-chip (SoC) architectures across advanced FinFET process nodes, such as 5nm, 3nm, and 2nm. The role leads implementation disciplines from floorplanning through clocking, power integrity, and final tapeout, working with architecture, RTL, CAD, and package engineering teams, external foundry partners, and customers worldwide to support first-pass silicon success within demanding performance, power, and area (PPA) constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and 12 or more years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 or more years of related work experience.
• Experience with ASIC implementation and physical design for high-complexity SoC architectures across advanced FinFET process nodes.

Responsibilities

• Drive block- and top-level physical implementation, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and post-route optimization.
• Execute DRC, LVS, antenna, and ERC checks, resolving complex multi-patterning and design-rule violations associated with advanced lithography.
• Use and benchmark industry-standard EDA tool suites, including Cadence and Siemens, to improve flow automation, runtime efficiency, and PPA metrics.
• Collaborate with geographically distributed teams, customers, and foundry interface teams to resolve implementation bottlenecks and adapt to changing project requirements.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Competitive new-hire equity grant opportunity and annual equity awards.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) participation with 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 in accordance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior