Layout Engineer

Job Title

Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Layout Engineer in the Library Group (Central Engineering) responsible for physical layout of standard cells, memory and I/O. Deliver high-quality layout that meets process rules, verification requirements, and project schedules.

Experience Level

Mid-level — minimum 3–4 years of hands-on layout experience in submicron CMOS processes.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning, executing and verifying physical layouts to meet design and process requirements.

• Apply layout guidelines for standard cells, memories and I/O, and follow new process rules and technical requirements.
• Perform floor-planning and layout timing/schedule planning for assigned blocks.
• Complete layout and verification (LVS, DRC, ERC, antenna, electromigration) within planned schedule with minimal supervision.
• Integrate hierarchical layouts and support chip integration tasks.
• Document layout methodology, flow and guidelines; lead technology-review activities for new process nodes.
• Collaborate with library team members and cross-functional engineers; communicate layout issues and solutions clearly.
• Mentor or train junior engineers when required and support project management tasks.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience are listed first; desirable skills are noted as nice-to-have.

• Must-have: Minimum 3–4 years layout experience with strong knowledge of submicron processes (examples: 16nm, 7nm, 5nm, 3nm, 2nm, 1.4nm).
• Must-have: Proficient with Cadence layout (Virtuoso variants) and Cadence schematic capture.
• Must-have: Experience with physical verification tools such as Calibre and Hercules; experience in LVS, DRC, ERC, antenna and electromigration checks.
• Must-have: Experience in digital layout (standard cells, memory, I/O); good floor-planning and hierarchy layout skills for chip integration.
• Nice-to-have: Analog layout experience, SKILL or other scripting ability, memory compiler experience.
• Nice-to-have: Experience leading or training junior engineers and demonstrated project management/leadership capability.

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.