Hardware Engineer

Overview

The Network Switch Group at Broadcom has delivered the most complex and cutting‑edge networking switch ASICs and multi‑die solutions to fast‑growing AI data centers, connecting GPUs within each other over the last decade. The group develops ASICs for L2/L3 routing and switching that support the latest networking protocols, handle extremely large traffic bandwidths of several hundred terabits per second, and offer ports ranging from 10/100 Mb/s to 800 Gb/s, with diverse line interfaces, protocols and flexible packet processing.

• Bring up new silicon versions
• Characterize silicon interface protocols and timings (I2C, SPI, PCIe v5 & MDIO)
• Test silicon across various environmental scenarios: voltage and temperature
• Write Python 3 scripts to automate silicon qualification testing
• Operate and maintain lab systems and testing equipment
• Devise methods for robotic handlers to expedite testing

• MSEE + 10 years or BSEE + 12 years or equivalent, with a concentration in digital design and excellent academic standing
• In‑depth knowledge of IC technology and ASIC design flows
• Thorough knowledge of high‑speed Ethernet networking, IETF RFC protocols and CPU I/O bus technologies
• Strong knowledge of Perl, Python, C/C++ or other scripting languages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Annual base salary range: $143,800 – $230,000. Eligible for discretionary annual bonus and equity awards.

Comprehensive benefits package includes 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 and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for paid family leave and other leaves of absence.

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