Product Application Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CASan Jose, CA
Salary
$143,800–$230,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
79 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 6, 2027

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This role $187k
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This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $143,625–$209,225 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $176k 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 279 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Product Application Engineer

The product application engineer joins the High Speed Interconnect Products team to support Tier 1 customers designing products with Broadcom phys. This role involves providing pre-sales and post-sales support, performing board debugging and bring-up, and conducting schematic and layout design reviews. The engineer will analyze customer requirements, debug complicated hardware and software issues, and provide training to customers and Field Applications Engineers. Key technical requirements include expertise in high-speed 100Gbps+ phy and SerDes, Ethernet systems, and optical standards. Candidates must possess practical knowledge of C, C++, and Visual Basic for scripting. The role addresses complex technical problems in high-speed interconnect architecture, requiring skills in signal integrity, PAM4, and the use of tools like high-speed scopes, jitter analyzers, and network analyzers.

What you'll do

  • Support customers with architecture and low-level hardware questions and issues.
  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales support via email, phone, and on-site customer visits.
  • Analyze customer architecture and requirements to secure design wins.
  • Debug complicated hardware and software problems and perform board bring-up.
  • Conduct schematic and layout design reviews for customer products.
  • Train customers and Field Applications Engineers on complex high-speed interconnect technologies.
  • Contribute to product definition and the development of the product roadmap.

What we're looking for

  • BS, MS, or post-graduate degree in a relevant field such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Minimum of 8 to 15+ years of experience in relevant fields with a strong track record of success.
  • Strong working knowledge of high-speed (100Gbps+) phy and SerDes.
  • Practical knowledge of C, C++, and Visual Basic to modify or create simple functions and scripts.
  • Ability to debug complicated problems, perform hardware/software/firmware bring-up, and review PCB layouts and schematics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain and train others on complex technology.
  • Experience with Ethernet systems and standards is preferred.
  • Experience with 100Gbps/200Gbps/400Gbps optical systems and standards is preferred.

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