Speed Serdes System Design Engineer

Job Description

This is a DSP/Systems Design Engineering position for high-speed Serdes products in the Physical Layer Products (PLP) Division. You will join a team of expert communication system/mixed-signal ASIC designers involved in the design, verification, and implementation of advanced signal processing algorithms for the physical layer of high-speed Serdes at speeds of 100G+.

The types of algorithms that will be implemented include PAM & other higher-order modulation, single/multi-input adaptive equalizers/cancellers, single/multi-dimensioned FEC, digital filters, and interface/integration with analog functions and analysis and compensation for analog circuit non-idealities.

You will be collaborating closely with analog & digital designers to successfully implement the algorithms in advanced silicon technology nodes and work with DVT/lab engineers to validate your designs for high-volume production.

You will support the group to contribute to the development of next-generation wireline communications standards at standard bodies such as IEEE and OIF.

• Develop channel models and run simulations to help define Serdes architecture
• Define and document signal processing block requirements, architecture, and lab test plan
• Develop bit-exact MATLAB and C/C++ system models for simulation and verification
• Develop and run system-level simulation suites of the Serdes to evaluate architectural tradeoffs
• Work with the design team to perform vector matching verification with RTL simulations
• Develop, test, and debug firmware associated with physical layer functionality
• Lab testing and debug of Serdes
• Documentation/application note development and customer support
• Support marketing group with customer meetings and collateral

• B.S.E.E. plus 8+ years relevant experience OR M.S.E.E. plus 6 years required
• Expert knowledge in Communication Theory
• Expert knowledge in Digital Signal Processing algorithms
• Working knowledge of Analog circuit behavior
• Working knowledge of Transmission line theory and s-parameter
• Expert in MATLAB, C/C++ programming
• Good hands-on skills in the lab
• Experience in designing high-speed Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) PLLs is a very big plus
• Experience in equalization techniques for wireline communication applications such as read-channel is also a very big plus
• RTL coding is a plus
• Knowledge of IEEE 802.3/OIF 100G/200G/400G Serdes standards and PCIe Gen6/Gen7 standards is a plus

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $192,000.

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 agreement.

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.