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Intel

Senior Analog Design Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$199K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... physical design, layout, post-silicon manufacturing and validation teams, and SOC partners. Drive ... The position also involves providing guidance to layout engineers and mentoring junior analog ...

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Broadcom, Inc.

Digital Design RTL Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate cross-functionally with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams to ... BSEE required, MSEE/PHD preferred * 5+ years of industry experience with a focus on SoC integration ...

Broadcom

Digital Design RTL Engineer

Fort Collins, CO

$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate cross-functionally with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams to ... BSEE required, MSEE/PHD preferred * 8+ years of industry experience with a focus on SoC integration ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Digital Design RTL Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate cross-functionally with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams to ... BSEE required, MSEE/PHD preferred * 8+ years of industry experience with a focus on SoC integration ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Digital Design RTL Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate cross-functionally with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams to ... BSEE required, MSEE/PHD preferred * 8+ years of industry experience with a focus on SoC integration ...

Broadcom

Digital Design RTL Engineer

Fort Collins, CO

$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate cross-functionally with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams to ... BSEE required, MSEE/PHD preferred * 5+ years of industry experience with a focus on SoC integration ...

Broadcom

Digital Design RTL Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate cross-functionally with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams to ... BSEE required, MSEE/PHD preferred * 8+ years of industry experience with a focus on SoC integration ...

Broadcom

Principal IC Design Engineer

Broomfield, CO

$127K - $203K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong engineer to join our SOC team to design and ... Strong understanding of physical implementation and timing closure with process variation

Broadcom, Inc.

Principal IC Design Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$127K - $203K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong engineer to join our SOC team to design and ... Strong understanding of physical implementation and timing closure with process variation

Broadcom Inc.

Digital Design RTL Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$121.90 - $195/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate cross-functionally with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams to ... BSEE required, MSEE/PHD preferred* 8+ years of industry experience with a focus on SoC integration ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for soc 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 SoC Physical Design Engineer?

SoC Physical Design Engineers are professionals who specialize in the layout and implementation of System-on-Chip (SoC) designs at the physical level. They are responsible for translating logical circuit designs into physical layouts that can be manufactured on silicon chips. Their tasks include floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and ensuring design for manufacturability. These engineers work closely with other teams to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) while meeting strict technical specifications.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a SoC Physical Design Engineer?

To thrive as a SoC Physical Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, digital logic design, and ASIC/FPGA development, usually supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics, as well as understanding of scripting languages like TCL and Perl, is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies ensure precise, efficient chip layouts that meet performance, power, and area targets in complex semiconductor projects.

What challenges do SoC Physical Design Engineers face during the tape-out phase, and how can they be addressed?

SoC Physical Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as meeting tight timing closure, managing power consumption, and resolving congestion during the tape-out phase. These issues require close collaboration with verification, synthesis, and DFT teams to iteratively optimize the physical layout and ensure all design constraints are satisfied. Effective use of EDA tools, proactive communication, and attention to detail are essential to address last-minute design rule violations and to deliver a high-quality, manufacturable chip on schedule.

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Infographic showing various Soc Physical Design Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,590 per year, or $70.5 per hour.

Sr. Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

$106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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27th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.
AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward.
Job Role and Responsibility: AMD, Inc. is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Oversee definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Work in an area of specialization to develop ASIC/layout design, working on problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click "APPLY NOW" button to apply online.
Travel required: NO
Qualifications: Degree required
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: One (1) year of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.
Specific skills required: The following skills are required:
Position requires one (1) year of experience in the following:
  • Logic and circuit design;
  • CMOS transistor design;
  • ASIC Design;
  • Physical design of deep submicron digital ASIC chips;
  • Large-scale ASIC chip physical design;
  • ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, and static timing analysis);
  • Back-End (physical design) EDA tools; and
  • Verilog.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.
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