Senior Serdes System Design Engineer Architect

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXSan Jose, CAIrvine, CA
Salary
$121,900–$195,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 28, 2027

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Below market

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This role $158k
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Serdes System Design Engineer Architect

As a Senior Serdes System Design Engineer/Architect in the Physical Layer Products division, you will join a team of expert mixed-signal ASIC designers to develop advanced signal processing algorithms for high-speed Serdes products at speeds of 100G+. You will be responsible for developing channel models, defining signal processing block requirements, and creating bit-exact MATLAB and C/C++ system models to evaluate architectural tradeoffs. Your daily work involves implementing PAM modulation, adaptive equalizers, digital filters, and FEC while collaborating with analog and digital designers to address circuit non-idealities in advanced silicon nodes. You will also perform lab testing, debug firmware, and contribute to wireline communication standards like IEEE and OIF. Required expertise includes Communication Theory, Digital Signal Processing, transmission line theory, and s-parameters, with additional experience in CDR PLLs and RTL coding being highly valued.

What you'll do

  • Develop channel models and run simulations to define Serdes architecture.
  • Define and document signal processing block requirements, architecture, and lab test plans.
  • Create bit-exact MATLAB and C/C++ system models for simulation and verification.
  • Run system-level simulation suites to evaluate architectural tradeoffs.
  • Perform vector matching verification with RTL simulations in coordination with the design team.
  • Develop, test, and debug firmware associated with physical layer functionality.
  • Conduct lab testing and debugging of Serdes products.
  • Create documentation, application notes, and marketing collateral for customer support.

What we're looking for

  • A B.S.E.E. degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an M.S.E.E. with 6 years of experience is required.
  • Expert knowledge in Communication Theory and Digital Signal Processing algorithms is required.
  • Working knowledge of Analog circuit behavior and Transmission line theory including s-parameters is required.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and C/C++ programming is required.
  • Hands-on skills in a laboratory environment are required.
  • Experience designing high-speed Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) PLLs is preferred.
  • Experience in equalization techniques for wireline communication applications like read-channel is preferred.
  • RTL coding, and knowledge of IEEE 802.3/OIF or PCIe Gen6/Gen7 standards are preferred.

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