RF IC Design and System Simulation Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$121,900–$195,000 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 4, 2027

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Below market

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This role $158k
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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

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TL;DR · RF IC Design and System Simulation Engineer

As an RF IC Design and System Simulation Engineer, you will join the team to focus on system level simulation and Tx full chain verification for RF Front-End Modules. You will be responsible for evaluating the holistic performance of the entire Tx lineup, which integrates Power Amplifiers, Switches, Filters, and PCB components. Your daily work involves building simulation methodologies to predict system performance and automating workflows to improve development efficiency. To succeed in this role, you must possess expertise in ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, Dynamic Link, Golden Gate, and HFSS tools. You will also utilize AI coding agents like Claude Code or Cursor. The role requires a deep understanding of transceiver architectures and the ability to debug root causes by correlating simulation results with lab measurements within the RF front-end domain.

What you'll do

  • Perform System Level Simulation and Tx Full Chain Verification for RF Front-End Modules.
  • Evaluate the holistic performance of integrated Power Amplifiers, Switches, Filters, and PCBs.
  • Develop simulation methodologies to predict overall system performance.
  • Automate workflows to increase development efficiency.
  • Debug root causes of system issues by correlating simulation results with lab measurements.
  • Utilize tools like ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, Dynamic Link, Golden Gate, and HFSS for design analysis.
  • Leverage AI coding agents and development tools to optimize engineering tasks.

What we're looking for

  • MS degree or PhD in Engineering with a focus on RF power amplifier or related RFIC circuit design.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of related experience.
  • Solid understanding of Transceiver architectures and complete RF front-end chains including PA, LNA, Switch, and Filters.
  • Proficiency in AI coding agents such as Claude Code to maximize development efficiency (preferred).
  • Strong problem-solving skills to debug system issues and correlate simulation results with lab measurements.
  • Expertise in simulation tools including ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, Dynamic Link, Golden Gate, and HFSS.
  • Hands-on circuit design experience in PA, Switch, or Filter components (preferred).
  • Experience with EM simulation tools and thermal analysis (preferred).

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