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IC Design Engineer (STA/ Synthesis)

Broadcom

  • San Jose, CA; Irvine, CA +1
  • Posted 3 days ago
  • Full-time

At a glance

Broadcom is hiring a IC Design Engineer (STA/ Synthesis) in San Jose, CA; Irvine, CA +1. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 12 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The description mentions RTL design. Broadcom has 99 other openings in the US, 33 of them in San Jose, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 141 Software & IT openings in San Jose, CA today; the typical one asks for 10 years and advertises about $206,000 a year at the midpoint.

RTL design

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Job Description:

Broadcom is looking for a lead STA/ Synthesis engineer. In this role, you will be contributing to constraint development, constraint validation, synthesis, audits (CDC, RDC, Static Equivalence, Low Power) and timing closure of mission critical IP and ASIC blocks in advanced technology nodes


Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop and validate timing constraints for intricate SoC designs.
  • Perform static timing analysis (STA) using industry-standard tools (e.g., PrimeTime, Tempus)
  • Perform synthesis and run static audits (CDC, RDC, Low Power, equivalence) for high speed, complex digital and mixed signal blocks
  • Define and implement timing signoff methodologies, including process corners, derates, and uncertainties.
  • Conduct pre-route timing checks and quality of results (QoR) analysis.
  • Automate timing analysis processes using scripting languages such as Tcl or Perl.
  • Provide guidance on clock tree synthesis and optimization for energy-efficient designs.
  • Ensure compliance with timing signoff checklists and criteria.
  • Generate timing ECO's for timing closure
  • Drive timing closure for complex IP and ASIC blocks

Qualifications:

  • Experience with high-complexity silicon in advanced technology nodes.
  • Familiarity with timing constraint development for hierarchical designs.
  • Knowledge of clock tree planning and implementation for SoCs.
  • Experience with timing ECO creation and final timing signoff.
  • Proficiency in using STA tools (e.g., PrimeTime, TCM, Tempus) and scripting languages (e.g., Tcl, Perl).
  • Proficiency in using synthesis and audit tools (DC-T, Genus, Fishtail, VCLP, Formality)
  • Strong understanding of ASIC design flows, including RTL and place-and-route.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced, cross geographical environment.
  • Direct or indirect experience with RTL/ Design is a plus
  • At a minimum Bachelors and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree and 10+ years of related experience or PhD and 7+ years of related experience. At this level post-graduate coursework is highly desirable

Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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.


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USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Broadcom's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Broadcom will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.

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