SerDes Application Engineer

Overview

Ser Des Applications Engineer. Broadcom announced the Tomahawk® 6 switch series delivering a world’s first 102.4 Terabits/sec of switching capacity in a single chip, doubling the bandwidth of Ethernet switches. Tomahawk 6 provides unprecedented scale, energy efficiency, and AI-optimized features, with support for 100G/200G Ser Des and co-packaged optics (CPO). Broadcom's Core Switching Group (CSG) is seeking a Ser Des Applications Engineer with expertise in serial IO to support Tier 1 customers at the cutting edge, including 200

Gbps per lane PAM4 Ethernet interfaces and 64 GT/s PCIe Gen6 interfaces.

• Own all technical aspects related to the Ser Des interfaces of Broadcom CSG products across markets including Service Provider, Data Center, and Enterprise.
• Provide technical support on architecture and low-level hardware questions and issues.
• Respond to field and customer questions in a timely manner.
• Replicate field issues in the lab using reference designs and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot challenging hardware issues associated with high-speed Ser Des interfaces.
• Perform customer demos and presentations upon request.
• Develop and maintain documentation and supporting collateral.
• Provide expert-level support to the Field Applications Engineering organization globally.
• Thoroughly understand the Ser Des architecture of the products and the detailed datapath flows through the MAC, PCS, and PMD of various Ethernet Serdes Port Macros.
• Collaborate with engineering, software development, architecture, and marketing teams to develop collateral and training materials for CSG products.
• Debug Ser Des software driver issues.

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar degree).
• 8+ years of experience working with high-speed Ser Des and Analog IP.
• Solid understanding of high-speed Ser Des architecture.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed debugging and characterization.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with script-based test automation and general scripting skills.
• Solid understanding of channel loss, jitter, and typical impairments in high-speed serial IO designs.

• Experience with PCIe, including Gen
  6.
• Experience with 100/200 Gbps per lane Ethernet interfaces.
• Hands-on debugging with high-speed oscilloscopes and BERTs.
• Experience in test and screening methodology for high-speed interfaces.
• Prior experience supporting high-speed serial IO interfaces.
• Prior experience supporting Ethernet and/or PCIe interfaces.

The annual base salary range for this position is USD  to USD . As a valued team member, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive a competitive equity grant (including potential annual equity awards), subject to plan documents and award agreements. Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time, and Paid Family Leave where applicable.

Broadcom is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We may consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local laws. If you are located outside the USA, please provide a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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