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Contract Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Broadcom, Inc.

Design Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$60K - $96K/yr

Contribute to the physical design implementation of large-scale ASICs (multi-hundred-million gate complexity). * Support key design activities including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis ...

Broadcom

Design Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$60K - $96K/yr

Contribute to the physical design implementation of large-scale ASICs (multi-hundred-million gate complexity). * Support key design activities including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Design Engineer

Centennial, CO · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Design Engineer Contract | 6+ Months 30 + Opening with one of My Aerospace client Top Skill Sets: * Aero design * Landing gear * Hydraulics * Structural assessments * Weight assessments * Integration

Medium

Physical Substation Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$107.30 - $139.48/hr

Technical responsibilities will include the design of any/all of the following: substation physical ... Generating engineering fee estimates * Providing field support during construction and ...

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Broadcom

Package Design Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$141K - $226K/yr

Broadcom is seeking an experienced IC package-design engineer for complex flip-chip-BGA packages ... Physical design (layout) is a foundational responsibility in this role EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE ...

Broadcom

Package Design Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$134K/yr

Broadcom is seeking an experienced IC package-design engineer for complex flip-chip-BGA packages ... Physical design (layout) is a foundational responsibility in this role EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE ...

Chipton Ross

Design Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$68.51/hr

Job #219361 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Design Engineer for a contract opportunity in Littleton/Waterton, CO. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Experience supporting the technical ...

Chipton Ross

Design Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$68.51/hr

Job #219363 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Design Engineer for a contract opportunity in Littleton/Waterton, CO. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Experience supporting the technical ...

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What is a contract physical design engineer?

Contract Physical Design Engineers are professionals who specialize in the layout and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs) for semiconductor devices, typically working on a temporary or project-based basis. They focus on transforming circuit designs into physical layouts that can be fabricated on silicon chips, ensuring optimal performance, power, and area efficiency. Their work involves tasks such as floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and design rule checking. Contract roles allow companies flexibility in staffing for specific projects or peak development periods, and engineers in these positions often work for consulting firms or as independent contractors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract physical design engineer?

A Contract Physical Design Engineer typically requires a solid background in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of VLSI design, and hands-on experience with ASIC or FPGA physical implementation. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus, and scripting languages like Tcl and Perl, as well as understanding of industry standards, is crucial. Standout soft skills include strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication for collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the engineer can deliver optimized, manufacturable chip layouts on time and within specification, which is vital for project and product success.

What are some common challenges faced by contract physical design engineers when joining new projects or teams?

Contract Physical Design Engineers often need to quickly adapt to new workflows, proprietary tools, and unique design methodologies used by different clients or teams. They may also face tight project timelines and the need to rapidly understand complex chip architectures. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as verification and RTL design engineers, are critical to ensure design hand-offs and resolve issues efficiently. Flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning new environments are key to overcoming these challenges.

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Design Engineer

Broadcom, Inc.

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

$60K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job Description:
Be part of the Custom Silicon Design Team within Broadcom's ASIC Products Division in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado. Join a world-class engineering group developing custom CMOS ASICs for cutting-edge AI, Cellular, Networking, Computing, and Storage products. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-performance SoC designs operating at speeds exceeding 1 GHz, from concept through production.
Role Overview
This Design Engineering position focuses on the physical implementation of high-performance ASICs, providing hands-on experience with the latest 3 nm and smaller process nodes. The role offers exposure to advanced design methodologies and close collaboration with senior engineers across multiple disciplines to deliver industry-leading silicon solutions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the physical design implementation of large-scale ASICs (multi-hundred-million gate complexity).
  • Support key design activities including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing closure, and physical verification (DRC/LVS).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on block-level integration, timing analysis, and design signoff.
  • Utilize both commercial and in-house EDA tools for design, implementation, and verification.
  • Contribute to design flow improvements, automation, and deep sub-micron methodology development.
  • Assist in timing analysis, power planning, IR/EM checks, and post-route optimization.
  • Gain exposure to the complete ASIC design cycle - from RTL to GDSII and silicon bring-up.
  • Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to support technical discussions and design reviews.

Technical Skills / Background
  • Solid understanding of VLSI design, CMOS logic, and digital circuit fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with ASIC physical design concepts such as placement, routing, and timing.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and flows.

Coding and Tool Proficiency
  • Proficiency in UNIX/Linux environments.
  • Working knowledge of TCL; familiarity with Python or Perl preferred.
  • Exposure to EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, or PrimeTime is a plus.

Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Demonstrates strong engineering judgment, ownership, and accountability.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or
  • Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $60,200 - $96,300.
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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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