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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** Broadcom - **Location:** Fort Collins, CO, United States - **Salary:** $60,200.0 - $96,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Electronic Design Automation, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Routing, Broadcom, Static Timing Analysis, Tcl (Programming Language), Linux Virtual Server, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Vlsi Design, Physical Verification, Physical Design - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/86920F7F0A6A4C59AECDF2F11DD79755/job/ ## About the Role * 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. ## 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., 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)