Physical Design Engineer
Broadcom
Colorado Springs, CO · Posted August 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Broadcom is searching for a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Data Center Solutions Group at our main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next generation AI/ML ecosystems through our PCIe Switch Products – and managing mega datacenters, while leading world class performance, through our Enterprise Storage Products. More specifically, this position will require in-depth knowledge and expertise in all Physical Design aspects of taking RTL to silicon tape-out.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Execution of Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure
• Setup and Synthesizing RTL
• Timing closure through various methods and strategies; preferable in-depth experience in top-level STA
• EM/IR Analysis
• Place and Route
• Clock Tree Synthesis; experience with custom clock trees, insertion reduction and skew balancing techniques
• Floor-planning and Layout; preferable in-depth experience in top-level floorplanning
• Flow and Methodology Development
• Collaborating with IC Design RTL Engineers
• Must work in person at our Colorado Springs site - no remote work allowed.
Required attributes:
• TCL/PERL Scripting
• Proficiency in related EDA Tools
• Full physical design cycle experience: RTL to Tape-out
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
• 12+ Years of relevant experience
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 129,400.00 To USD 207,000.00
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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