Broadcom

Broadcom

Staff Semiconductor Power Engineer (ICB4)

USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$122k-$195kDetected 12 days ago
PythonNode.jsBudgetingANSYSThermal AnalysisCadenceElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • In this role, you will be the primary driver for our power strategies, taking full ownership of end-to-end power definition, analysis, and optimization for our next-generation chips.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Ownership: Lead the complete power lifecycle for complex SoCs, from early architectural power definition and budgeting to final silicon validation.
  • Power Analysis: Conduct rigorous dynamic and leakage power analysis at various design stages (RTL, Gate-level, Post-layout) using industry-standard EDA tools.
  • Methodology Development: Architect, develop, and maintain advanced power analysis flows, automation scripts, and methodologies to improve accuracy and turnaround time.
  • Reduction & Optimization: Identify power bottlenecks and drive active power reduction strategies (e.g., clock gating, power gating, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling) across micro-architecture, logic, and physical implementation phases.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the physical design team on power grid (PDN) sign-off and IR/EM drop analysis, and work with systems teams to align on thermal and packaging constraints, including collaborating with the board design team to define power profiles and thermal maps.
  • Architect, develop, and maintain advanced power analysis flows, automation scripts, and methodologies to improve accuracy and turnaround time.
  • Identify power bottlenecks and drive active power reduction strategies (e.g., clock gating, power gating, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling) across micro-architecture, logic, and physical implementation phases.
  • Partner with the physical design team on power grid (PDN) sign-off and IR/EM drop analysis, and work with systems teams to align on thermal and packaging constraints, including collaborating with the board design team to define power profiles and thermal maps.
  • Deep understanding of modern low-power design intents and formats (UPF/CPF), CMOS device physics, and power reduction techniques.
  • You will work cross-functionally with architecture, RTL design, physical design, and software teams to ensure our products meet strict power and thermal envelopes.

Requirements

  • Core Domain Expertise: Proven track record in semiconductor power definition, estimation, and optimization for complex SoCs or high-performance IPs.
  • EDA Tool Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with industry-standard power analysis and sign-off tools (e.g., Synopsys Pt-PX / PrimePower, Ansys RedHawk, Cadence Joules, or PowerArtist).
  • Communication Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate power trade-offs to cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Strong hands-on experience with industry-standard power analysis and sign-off tools (e.g., Synopsys Pt-PX / PrimePower, Ansys RedHawk, Cadence Joules, or PowerArtist).

Nice to have

  • Post-Silicon Validation: Experience correlating pre-silicon power estimates with post-silicon laboratory measurements.
  • Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
  • If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
  • Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive
  • Bachelor's (plus 8 years) or Master's degree (plus 6 years) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with relevant industry experience commensurate with a mid-level/Staff role.

Compensation

  • The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Compensation and Benefits

Company info

  • We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Power Engineer to join our semiconductor design team.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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
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