IC Layout Engineer

Job Title

IC Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Execute high-quality physical layouts for Standard Cells, I/O pads, and Mixed-Signal IP in advanced semiconductor process nodes. Work within project schedules and coordinate with design, verification, and process engineers across sites.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires several years of hands-on IC layout experience (listed in Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include transistor-level layout through block-level floorplanning, verification readiness, and cross-team communication.

• Implement layouts that follow design guidelines and advanced process rules for high performance and robustness.
• Plan and execute cell- and block-level floorplans and manage layout schedules independently.
• Perform physical verification readiness and coordinate with verification and process teams.
• Adopt and apply emerging layout methodologies and automation when appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineers across sites to resolve design and manufacturing issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical abilities; nice-to-have items listed separately.

• Must-have: Strong experience in Standard Cell, Memory, Full Custom, and/or Analog/Mixed-Signal layout.
• Must-have: Proficient with Cadence Virtuoso layout tools and Calibre physical verification (DRC, LVS, ERC, Antenna checks, EM/IR analysis).
• Must-have: Solid understanding of ESD and latch-up considerations for I/O design.
• Must-have: Familiarity with advanced deep sub-micron process nodes (examples: 5nm, 3nm, 2nm, 1.4nm).
• Nice-to-have: Scripting skills (Shell, Python, Tcl) or Cadence SKILL programming.
• Nice-to-have: Ability to adopt new layout methodologies and automation; strong communication and teamwork skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering is specified; the posting also specifies approximately 3 to 4+ years of hands-on IC layout experience. No alternate degree fields or explicit "or equivalent experience" language was provided.

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.