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Broadcom

Physical Design Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$134K - $138K/yr

Broadcom is searching for a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Data Center Solutions Group at our main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position involves working with the latest ...

Broadcom

Physical Design Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$134K - $138K/yr

Broadcom is searching for a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Data Center Solutions Group at our main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado.This position involves working with the latest ...

Ralliant

ASIC Physical Design Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$141K - $145K/yr

ASIC Physical Design Engineer At Tektronix, we believe innovation starts with our customer. This approach has led us to a seventy-five-year history of delivering outstanding solutions to customers in ...

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 ...

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How much do physical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical design engineer in Colorado is $146,590.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $147,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical design engineer?

A Physical Design Engineer is responsible for transforming logical circuit designs into a physical layout that can be manufactured as an integrated circuit (IC). They focus on key aspects like floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and timing closure while ensuring power and performance optimization. They work with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and collaborate with front-end designers to meet design specifications. The role requires proficiency in tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics and knowledge of processes like ASIC or SoC design.

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

To thrive as a Physical Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with ASIC or SoC design methodologies, and a deep understanding of digital circuit fundamentals. Proficiency with EDA tools like Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics, as well as familiarity with scripting languages and industry certifications, is highly valued. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills are essential soft skills for this role. These qualifications are crucial as they enable efficient chip design, ensure successful project delivery, and foster productive collaboration in complex engineering environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a physical design engineer?

As a Physical Design Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically include taking logical circuit designs and translating them into physical layouts, performing floorplanning, placement, and routing of blocks, and conducting timing closure and verification. You will use specialized EDA tools to ensure that designs meet performance, power, and area requirements, collaborating closely with design, verification, and manufacturing teams. The role also involves resolving design issues, optimizing chip layouts, and preparing design data for fabrication. Working in this position provides exposure to advanced technology nodes and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products.

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Infographic showing various Physical Design Engineer job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,590 per year, or $70.5 per hour.

Physical Design Engineer

Broadcom

Colorado Springs, CO

$134K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

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Job Description:

Broadcom is searching for a Physical IC Design Engineer to join the Data Center Solutions Group at our main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position involves working with the latest technology to continue driving next generation AI/ML ecosystems through our PCIe Switch Products - and managing mega datacenters, while leading world class performance, through our Enterprise Storage 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 include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Execution of Physical Design, Synthesis, Physical Verification, and Timing Closure

  • Setup and Synthesizing RTL

  • Timing closure through various methods and strategies; preferable in-depth experience in top-level STA

  • EM/IR Analysis,

  • Place and Route

  • Clock Tree Synthesis; experience with custom clock trees, insertion reduction and skew balancing techniques

  • Floor-planning and Layout; preferable in-depth experience in top-level floorplanning

  • Flow and Methodology Development

  • Collaborating with IC Design RTL Engineers

  • Must work in person at our Colorado Springs site - no remote work allowed.

Required attributes:

  • TCL/PERL Scripting

  • Proficiency in related EDA Tools

  • Full physical design cycle experience: RTL to Tape-out

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum: Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

  • 12+ Years of relevant experience


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 129,400.00 To USD 207,000.00

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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