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Physical Design Engineer

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In-Office
San Jose, CA
120K-192K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
San Jose, CA
120K-192K Annually
Senior level
The Physical Design Engineer will develop layouts for 2.5D and 3D ICs, conduct electrical analyses, and automate design processes in a collaborative environment.
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Job Description:

The ASIC Products Division at Broadcom has developed some of the most complex IC solutions and technologies over the last two decades. Our products power the internet in areas such as machine learning, cloud computing, wireless infrastructure, and networking. We develop some of the most advanced technologies in the industry encompassing 3D and 2.5D interconnects.

We are seeking a design engineer with physical layout skills to develop our next generation products with a focus on parallel interfaces. The job requires aspects of a successful layout engineer, an electrical background, a strong interest in 2.5D and 3D IC development, and new technology pathfinding. The candidate will work on a mix of customer products and development of new interconnect technologies and IP for MCM, 2.5D, and 3D ICs, working alongside R&D, IP development, customers, and manufacturing partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop new ideas, design the next generation of leading edge ASIC products, and work on the most advanced technologies in the industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Design implementation and physical layout implementation of power grids, 2.5D and 3D die-die interconnects.
  • DRC, LVS, and electrical checking.
  • Ability to automate common processes and design steps.
  • Development of high-speed signal interconnects working alongside SI and PI engineers.
  • Electrical analysis and optimization of ubump and RDL patterns.
  • Evaluation and development of new 2.5D and 3D interconnect technologies.
  • Technology and testchip roadmapping with a focus on advanced packaging.

Skills and Experience:

  • Independent, self-starter who can work across a worldwide organization and customer base.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent customers under short timelines.
  • Comfort with providing guidance and direction with incomplete information.
  • Experience with various IC, Package and PCB layout databases and tools.
  • Strong TCL, Python scripting experience to automate routine tasks.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 8+ years related work experience or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 6+ years related work experience.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000.
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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Top Skills

Ic Layout Databases
Pcb Layout Tools
Python
Tcl
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Broadcom San Jose, California, USA Office

1320 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA, United States, 95131

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