mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Jun 22, 2026
$143,800 – $230,000
USD per year
Skills
Python

About this role

Broadcom is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive. The posting calls out experience with Python. Compensation is listed at $143,800–$230,000 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive
Posted
Jun 22, 2026

Job description

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Job Description:

Broadcom is searching for an ASIC top level floorplan Physical Design Engineer to join the Asic Products Division. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next generation Artificial Intelligence and  PCIe Switch Products. More specifically, this position will require in-depth knowledge and expertise in all Physical Design aspects of taking RTL to silicon tape-out.

Responsibilities:

  • Own chip floor planning, partition creation, clock tree and delivery of top level partitions 

  • Resolve physical design issues related to chip integration and assembly

  • Manage all cross functional interactions related to top level floorplanning, I/O and bump planning with package team

  • Develop and improve floorplan implementation methodologies using both industry and  internal tools

  • Perform technical evaluations of vendors and IP, providing recommendations and assessments to meet design specification

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of experience in top level floorplannning  with a focus on die size estimate, partitioning, clocking and pin planning

  • Or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in top level floorplannning  with a focus on die size estimate, partitioning, clocking and pin planning

  • Experience working on various technologies (Switch Fabric, Arbiter, High Speed DDR, SerDes, HBM, D2D I/O, chiplet etc)

  • Experience in resolving chip level DRC/LVS/EMIR issues for advance nodes

  • Proven track record with bump planning, RDL implementation, and multi-voltage domain designs

  • Experience with hierarchical floorplanning,  power grid design, structured clocks, top level pipeline planning, custom routes and bump planning

  • Experience in collaborating with design, package and methodology teams during development phase

  • Experience in scripting languages like Python, Tcl, or Perl and EDA tools

  • Must work in person at our San Jose site and no remote work option

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $230,000

 

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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