ATE Test Hardware Development Engineer

Broadcom’s Global Operations supporting the Core Switching Group seeks an ATE Test Hardware Development Engineer to drive development of test hardware for networking switches at its R&D center in Irvine, CA. The role requires hands‑on experience with PCB, mechanical components and test program development using Ultra Flex testers.

• Drive hardware development, including final test and probe design, by collaborating with PCB designers, probe vendors and socket vendors.
• Debug and bring up test hardware on ATE.
• Develop ATE DIB diagnostics programs for high‑power, high‑speed >100G SERDES networking switches.
• Layout multi‑lane 200G/400G SERDES on PCB and substrate, ensuring signal integrity and power integrity.
• Work closely with Design Engineers, Test Engineers, Board, Socket and Probe vendors, and thermal equipment vendors.
• Manage and track all hardware for CSG across R&D and production.

• Hands‑on experience with Teradyne Ultra Flex Plus tester platforms.
• In‑depth knowledge of PCB design, high‑power and high‑speed SERDES layout on advanced substrate, using Cadence and Mentor Graphics EDA tools.
• Ability to debug/troubleshoot failure mechanisms with test hardware.
• Programming experience for test diagnostics development.
• Experience with extreme temperature testing of ASICs at ATE.
• Experience with AI tools for rapid script development is a plus.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 8+ years of related experience, or Master’s Degree in Engineering with 6+ years of related experience.

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000–$172,800. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity awards. Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation time, and compliance with all applicable Paid Family Leave laws.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We will 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.