Hardware Engineer 5

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $143,800–$230,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Closes: Dec 6, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $187k

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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 103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware Engineer 5

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As a Senior Hardware Engineer in Broadcom’s Network Switch Group, you will join a team dedicated to developing advanced networking switch ASICs for AI data centers. Your primary responsibilities include bringing up new silicon versions, characterizing interface protocols such as I2C, SPI, PCIe, and MDIO, and conducting environmental testing across voltage and temperature ranges. You will also write Python scripts to automate qualification tests and maintain lab equipment. The role requires a deep understanding of IC technology, ASIC design flows, high-speed Ethernet networking, and scripting languages like Perl, Python, or C/C++. Ideal candidates have an MSEE with 10 years or BSEE with 12 years of experience in digital design, along with strong communication skills.

Skills

Python Perl C C++ PCIe I2C SPI MDIO Ethernet IETF RFCS High-Speed Networking ASIC Design Flows Digital Design

What you'll do

Bring up new versions of network switch silicon.
Characterize silicon interface protocols such as I2C, SPI, PCIe v5, and MDIO.
Test silicon performance across different environmental conditions like voltage and temperature.
Write Python scripts to automate silicon qualification testing processes.
Maintain lab systems and testing equipment for efficient operations.

What we're looking for

MSEE + 10 years experience or BSEE + 12 years in digital design.
In-depth knowledge of IC technology and ASIC design flows.
Expertise in high-speed Ethernet networking and IETF RFC protocols.
Proficiency in Python for automating silicon qualification testing.
Strong understanding of Perl, C/C++, and other scripting languages.
Ability to operate and maintain lab systems and testing equipment.

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