PCIe QA Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$82,500–$132,000 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 20, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $107k
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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.

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TL;DR · PCIe QA Engineer

The PCIe QA Engineer joins the software team to perform comprehensive testing of the company's PCIe switch solution. This role involves validating functionality, performance, and compliance across various configurations while creating and reviewing test scenarios, cases, and automation scripts based on design specifications. The engineer will work with a multi-site team to execute activities, manage parallel projects, and review user documentation for clarity. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python for network and system-level programming, along with deep knowledge of the PCIe protocol (Gen3 and above), including Config Space, Link Training, ACS, Hotplug, Virtualization, P2P, BMC interaction, AER/DPC, and Backplanes. The role addresses challenges within AI/ML clusters and HPC environments, potentially involving RoCE protocols, NVMe drives, and specialized hardware like Protocol Analyzers or Load Generators to ensure robust system-level performance.

What you'll do

  • Perform holistic validation of PCIe switch functionality, performance, and compliance across various configurations.
  • Create and review test scenarios, test cases, and automation scripts based on design specifications.
  • Execute comprehensive testing activities for PCIe Gen3 and above protocols.
  • Develop and utilize Python scripts for network and system-level programming.
  • Review user documentation to ensure it accurately reflects product functionality.
  • Manage multiple parallel tasks, projects, and releases simultaneously.
  • Debug hardware and software issues using a "break feature" mentality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on test experience.
  • Strong understanding of PCIe protocol (Gen3 and above) and system-level PCIe-based designs.
  • Experience utilizing automation scripts in Python for network and system-level programming.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
  • Experience with AMD/NVIDIA GPUs, RoCE protocols, or AI/ML clusters (preferred).
  • Experience with NVMe drives, storage tools, or PCIe test equipment like analyzers and load generators (preferred).
  • Knowledge of deep learning models such as NLP, LLMs, or image classification (preferred).

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