IC Layout Engineer

Job Title

IC Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Layout engineer within the Library Group (part of Central Engineering) responsible for physical layout and verification of standard cells, memory, and I/O. Work involves applying process rules and layout guidelines, floor-planning, and delivering verified layouts on schedule.

Team focus: memory, I/O and standard-cell circuit layouts for advanced submicron processes.

Experience Level

Mid-level — minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant layout experience (digital and memory layout experience emphasized).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include delivering quality layout work and coordinating layout activities.

• Apply and follow layout guidelines, process rules and technical requirements for standard cells, I/O and memories.
• Perform layout floor-planning and schedule management to meet project timelines.
• Create complete layout and run physical verification (LVS/DRC/ERC/antenna/electromigration) to ensure signoff readiness.
• Integrate hierarchical layouts and support chip integration tasks.
• Document layout methodology, flows and guidelines; lead technology review activities.
• Mentor or train junior engineers and provide project leadership when required.
• Adapt to new methodologies and collaborate with the library team to resolve issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; concise list of required vs. preferred items.

• Must-have: 3–4 years minimum layout experience with strong submicron process knowledge (examples: 16nm, 7nm, 5nm, 3nm, 2nm, 1.4nm).
• Must-have: Experience with Cadence layout (Virtuoso: XL, VXL or EXL) and Cadence schematic capture.
• Must-have: Experience using physical verification tools such as Calibre and Hercules; familiarity with LVS, DRC, ERC, antenna and electromigration checks.
• Must-have: Experience in digital layout (standard cells, memory, I/O) and memory layout topology.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Analog layout experience.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Script programming skills and SKILL programming.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience with memory compilers and the ability to lead new technology reviews and produce documentation.
• Other: Ability to work independently and in a team; leadership and project-management qualities to guide junior engineers.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.