Memory Layout Design Engineer

Job Title

Memory Layout Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and deliver memory layout for advanced FinFET process nodes within the SoC and library teams. Produce high-quality layouts, ensure physical verification, and meet project schedules while mentoring junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 8+ years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years with a Master's degree; expects proven leadership and independent delivery on complex memory layout projects.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include implementing layout, verifying designs, and coordinating delivery across teams.

• Apply layout guidelines, new process rules, and technical requirements for high-quality layouts.
• Plan floor‑planning and chip integration; manage schedules, timelines, and end-to-end deliverables.
• Perform physical verification and resolve DRC/LVS/ERC/Antenna/Electro Migration issues.
• Lead and train junior engineers; document layout methodologies, flows, and guidelines.
• Coordinate with SOC and library teams and participate in new-technology reviews.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Strong layout experience in advanced submicron FinFET processes (examples: TSMC 5nm, 3nm, 2nm or equivalent nodes).
• Proficiency with Cadence tools: Virtuoso Layout, Layout XL (VXL/EXL), and Cadence Schematic Capture.
• Experience with Calibre and Hercules for physical verification (DRC, LVS, ERC, Antenna, Softcheck errors).
• Demonstrated memory layout design experience and understanding of memory architecture and RC requirements for signal and power routing.
• Floor‑planning, hierarchical layout, and chip-integration skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects and schedules, and deliver end-to-end results.
• Ability to quickly adopt new methodologies and communicate effectively across teams; self-reliant and collaborative.
• Nice-to-have: experience with memory compilers, AI/layout automation, and scripting or SKILL programming.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (with approximately 8+ years' relevant experience) or Master's degree (with approximately 6+ years' relevant experience). The posting does not specify a required field of study or certifications.

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.