R&D Engineer Hardware

Job Description

Broadcom is looking for a senior level high speed analog mixed‑signal designer. In this highly visible role, you will be designing wireline high‑speed analog mixed‑signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.

• Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience
• Research and apply cutting edge design and validation for analog/mixed‑signal integrated circuits for high‑speed serial link applications such as fiber optic communication systems, Gigabit Ethernet (GE), enterprise storage and wireless network routers
• Research novel circuit techniques to achieve maximum speed and performance, while minimizing the power and area requirements
• Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems
• Determine design approaches and parameters
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data; conduct experimental tests and evaluate results
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
• Layout/design work in a non‑ASIC product environment
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors
• Exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise
• Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability
• Create circuit models to define package and PCB requirements
• Develop circuit test plans
• Understand system‑level architectural design of broadband communication So Cs

• Analog circuit design
• CMOS device operating regions & characteristics
• Common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly in circuits running at 1 GHz and above
• Analog circuit design trade‑offs and parameters (e.g., noise & distortion, frequency‑response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability or settling limitations)
• Signal processing in analog filters, analog‑to‑digital converters, digital‑to‑analog converters and feedback‑controlled loops
• Simulation tools, custom layout tools and common lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer or similar)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels
• Proactive, collaborative and creative approach to innovation, technical development and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results
• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 to $172,800.

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 equity 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.

Job : R024892