Field Applications Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$140,600–$225,000 / yr
Posted
112 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 6, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $183k
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $133,412–$193,575 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $183k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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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 119 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,900–$195,000 across 105 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Field Applications Engineer

The Field Applications Engineer joins the Sales team to support cloud service providers, OEMs, and Channel customers by designing solutions using PCIe based products. This role involves working directly with customers to understand requirements, proposing technical solutions, and providing training on necessary tools and design guidelines. The engineer will collaborate with internal engineering teams to analyze, debug, and root cause issues within PCIe switch and retimer products. Key responsibilities include performing architecture reviews, schematic reviews, and providing design-in support for GP-GPUs, AI/ML platforms, storage servers, and custom designs. Candidates must possess a degree in electrical engineering or a related field and have extensive experience with high-speed protocols like PCIe. The role requires technical expertise in silicon bring-up and debugging to resolve critical issues while advocating for product enhancements based on customer feedback.

What you'll do

  • Design solutions using Broadcom PCIe products for cloud service providers, OEMs, and channel customers.
  • Analyze, debug, and root cause issues within Broadcom’s PCIe switch and retimer products.
  • Integrate Broadcom products into GP-GPUs, AI/ML platforms, storage servers, and custom designs.
  • Guide customers through the design process including architecture reviews, schematic reviews, and design-in support.
  • Train customers on tools, software, and applications required to implement PCIe switch and retimer designs.
  • Advocate for new product features and expedited defect fixes based on customer requirements.
  • Provide on-site support to assist with training and debugging of critical issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or a related field of study.
  • Master’s degree in engineering is preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience working with Cloud service providers and server OEM customers to design complex PCIe based products.
  • Hands-on, thorough knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe.
  • Experience in silicon bring-up and debugging within customer systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical solutions to both customers and internal teams.

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