R&D Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$167,500–$268,000 / yr
Posted
86 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 14, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $218k
$108k most similar roles pay here $285k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $131,625–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $165k 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.

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TL;DR · R&D Engineer

As an R&D Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for multi-chip semiconductor assembly and system pathfinding specifically for leading-edge artificial intelligence and high-performance computing modules. You will own key portions of the advanced packaging and assembly roadmap, driving new technology from early research through product introduction by collaborating with internal design teams and external foundry partners. Your daily work involves translating system requirements into modules, defining qualification plans, and performing risk assessments to mitigate issues in manufacturing. The role requires expertise in advanced packaging, system-in-package assembly, thermal solutions, power delivery, and electrical or optical communication. You will utilize statistical data analysis tools, yield failure mechanisms like EFA and PFA, and thermal and stress simulation tools to solve complex problems while managing projects from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical development for multi-chip semiconductor assembly and system pathfinding for AI and high-performance computing modules.
  • Drive the development of new assembly technologies from early R&D through new product introduction phases.
  • Define technology requirements, roadmaps, evaluation plans, and qualification processes for advanced packaging.
  • Provide hands-on application support as technologies transition from research to product development.
  • Solve complex technical problems related to advanced packaging design and product enablement.
  • Act as the internal principal investigator for new technology projects.
  • Manage projects independently from concept phase through transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Perform risk assessments and coordinate cross-functional mitigation strategies for multiple concurrent projects.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an MSEE in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Must have 15+ years of experience in semiconductor process technology, advanced packaging, and manufacturing for candidates with an MSEE.
  • Must have 12+ years of experience in semiconductor process technology and manufacturing for candidates with a PhD.
  • Expertise in advanced packaging technology and "system in package" assembly is required.
  • Experience in semiconductor device fabrication, operation, test development, and reliability failure mechanisms.
  • Proficiency in statistical data analysis tools and yield failure mechanism root cause finding (EFA, PFA).
  • Experience with thermal and stress simulation tools.
  • Ability to translate system-level performance requirements into modules and manage projects from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

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