Memory Layout Design Engineer

Job Title

Memory Layout Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and verify memory physical layouts for system-on-chip products, applying process rules and layout guidelines to produce high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with SOC and library teams to integrate memory macros and support chip floor-planning and signoff.

Position is part of Broadcom / LSI India R&D in the Bangalore Electronic City site.

Experience Level

Mid-level; minimum 3 years of layout experience in integrated circuit physical design.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include implementing layouts, performing verification, planning integration, and managing timely delivery.

• Implement and optimize memory layouts according to process rules and layout guidelines.
• Perform physical verification and fix issues (LVS, DRC, ERC; antenna and electromigration checks).
• Execute floor-planning, hierarchy layout, and chip integration for memory and related blocks.
• Plan schedules, track milestones, and deliver start-to-end layout artifacts on time and with quality.
• Lead technology reviews and document layout methodologies, flows, and guidelines.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and coordinate with SOC/library teams for integration.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and tools; additional desirable skills are listed separately.

• Minimum 3 years of layout experience in submicron CMOS processes (examples: 2nm, 3nm, 5nm, 7nm).
• Proficiency with Cadence layout tools (Virtuoso, Layout XL/VXL/EXL) and Cadence schematic capture.
• Experience with physical verification tools such as Calibre and familiarity with Hercules checks.
• Strong experience in memory layout design and physical verification (LVS, DRC, ERC, antenna, electromigration).
• Skilled in floor-planning, hierarchy layout, RC-aware planning, and power/signal planning for memory blocks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; good communication and project-management skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Analog layout experience and familiarity with memory compilers.
• Experience with layout automation, scripting, or SKILL programming.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. No specific field of study 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.