IC Design Engineer

Broadcom Corporation

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US-CA Irvine Alton Parkway Bldg 1 US-California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted March 23, 2026 Last posted March 23, 2026
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Job Description:

The Central Engineering Team is responsible for standard cell development and custom design solutions that power cutting-edge AI compute cores and CPUs. We are seeking a motivated and technically strong engineer to join our team.

Job Description:

  • Layout design of digital high-performance blocks

  • Timing closure of the blocks with best PPA (power/performance/area)

  • Debug LVS/DRC/ERC errors with verification tool

  • Analyze the trade-offs and performance implications of different cell architectures

  • Collaborate with design and layout engineers to optimize layout for area and performance

  • Work with CAD, packaging and foundry teams in resolving layout and / or verification issues
     

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Strong understanding of physical implementation.

  • Experience working with advanced semiconductor technologies.

  • Experience in implementing low power and high-performance cores

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Ability to analyze complex trade-offs and make data-driven decisions.

  • 5-10 years of hands-on experience with Place and route tools

  • Bachelors and 5+ years of related experience;  Master’s or PhD in Engineering is a plus


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 101,000.00 To USD 162,000.00

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.


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About this role

Summary

Design and optimize high-performance digital logic blocks for AI and CPU cores

Job title

IC Design Engineer

Experience level

5-10 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

In California, remote work not specified

Salary

$101k–$162k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

layout designtiming closureLVS/DRC/ERCcell architecturesadvanced semiconductor technologies

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

digital designphysical implementationlow powerhigh-performance coresplace and route
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