Field Applications Engineer

Broadcom

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$171,900–$275,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 15, 2027

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Above market

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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 280 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Field Applications Engineer

The Field Applications Engineer joins the Core Switching Group to support the XGS-Tomahawk series of products within AI clusters for scale up, scale out, and scale across applications. This role involves supporting top cloud customers by assisting them in running switch development kits in their OS platforms. Key responsibilities include identifying software bugs, writing patches, and suggesting API usage for traffic management, congestion control, and scheduling. The candidate must possess a thorough understanding of Ethernet protocols, switching, and packet processing architecture. Required skills include 12 years of experience in embedded networking software design, expertise in Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols, and proficiency with embedded OSs like Linux. The role serves as a technical liaison between software development teams, factory application teams, and customers to identify features for next generation products.

What you'll do

  • Assist customers in running switch development kits within their specific OS and platform environments.
  • Identify software bugs and write or suggest software fixes for the XGS-Tomahawk product series.
  • Advise customers on using specific APIs to implement traffic management, congestion control, and scheduling.
  • Provide SDK overview presentations and technical information regarding Ethernet protocols and packet processing architecture.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison between the Software Development Team, Factory Application Teams, and the customer.
  • Identify key technology and product features for next-generation products based on customer application needs.
  • Work with Field Sales Engineers to increase demand for Broadcom Wired Segment products.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a permanent resident or US citizen.
  • Must be able to work onsite in the Broadcom San Jose office.
  • BSEE or BSCS degree is required.
  • 12 years of experience in embedded networking software design and development is required.
  • Must be an expert in Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols.
  • Must be able to understand millions of lines of code and write patches.
  • 2 years of experience as a field applications engineer (preferred).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

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