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If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)\n2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.\nJob Description:\nPrincipal Physical Design Engineer - ASIC Products Division (APD)\nLocation: San Jose, CA\nPosition Type: Full-Time\nWho We Are - Physical Design Team in APD\nBroadcom’s ASIC Products Division (APD) is the global leader in custom high-performance silicon solutions. We partner with the world’s most innovative technology companies-spanning hyper-scale cloud providers, AI pioneers, and tier-1 networking infrastructure leaders-to co-design and manufacture complex, custom ASICs that power the modern digital backbone.\nThe Physical Design team within APD is the world-class execution engine behind the industry's most advanced custom silicon. We push the limits of silicon technology by combining deep architectural expertise, advanced IP, cutting-edge physical design methodologies in 3nm/2nm nodes, and advanced 2.5D/3D chiplet integration to solve the most demanding compute and bandwidth challenges.We transform ultra-complex architectures into fully realized, high-yielding, first-pass silicon success.\nBroadcom is searching for a Physical Verification PD Engineer to join the Asic Products Division. This position involves working with the advanced nodes to continue driving next generation Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ecosystems through our PCIe Switch Products, while leading world class performance, through our Enterprise Products. More specifically, this position will require in-depth knowledge of Foundry rules, DFM and experience in silicon tape-out and RTO tapeout.\nResponsibilities:\nExecution of Chip level Physical Verification & Issue resolution\nWork on setting up DRM runsets for advance nodes and tool flows\nManage and guide rules related to Top level Floorplan, I/O and bump planning\nResolve physical design issues related to chip integration and assembly\nProvide technical direction on verification methodologies including DRC, LVS, ERC, and PERC \nDevelop best practice guidelines for physical verification flows and runtime optimizations\nPreferred qualifications:\nHands-on experience in running physical verification (LVS,DRC,ERC,PERC)\nExperience with EDA tools and flows such as ICV, Calibre and Pegasus EDA tools\nRule deck coding experience in ICV, Calibre or Pegasus EDA tools\nExperience in resolving chip level DRC/LVS/EMIR issues for advance nodes and tape out experience\nElectrical Rule Checking (ERC/PERC): Analyze ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), latch-up, floating gates, and power-domain isolation vulnerabilities.\nDensity & Fill: Manage automated dummy metal, poly, and diffusion filling strategies to meet local and global density rules. \nYield Enhancement (DFM): Implement Design for Manufacturability fixes, including critical area analysis (CAA), via-doubling, and edge-displacement rules.\nCollaborate with physical design (P&R) to resolve critical top-level integration bottlenecks.\nExperience in scripting languages like Python, Tcl, or Perl\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nMust work in person at our San Jose site and no remote work allowed\nEducation and Experience Requirements:\nMinimum: Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering\n12+ Years of relevant experience\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00\nAs 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.\nBroadcom 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.\nBroadcom 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. 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