Staff Applications Engineer

Broadcom

Actively hiring
Usa-Ca San Jose Innovation Drive, US Posted 105 days ago $120,000$192,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Broadcom’s Core Switching Group seeks a forward-thinking Applications Engineer to join its specialized team focused on enhancing technical support through AI. This role involves facilitating the use of modern AI code-assist tools to debug complex customer issues with Broadcom's SDK and improving customer support tools and processes, including self-service and agent assist functionalities. Key responsibilities include LLM testing, search optimization, prompt engineering, and leading meetings to share enhanced workflows and use cases. Ideal candidates have a BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering, 6+ years of experience, proficiency in languages like C, Python, or JavaScript, hands-on experience with LLM APIs and RAG architectures, and knowledge of Vertex AI, Dialogflow CX, and BigQuery analytics management. The role requires designing AI-enhanced workflows for complex processes, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to champion significant business initiatives. Experience with networking protocols and high-end chips is advantageous in this fast-growing domain.

Skills

Python JavaScript C LLM APIs Vertex AI Dialogflow CX BigQuery CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Terraform PostgreSQL Networking Protocols ASIC Development SDK Development

What you'll do

  • Facilitate the use of AI code-assist tools to debug complex customer issues with SDKs.
  • Enhance customer support tools and processes for both customer self-service and agent assist.
  • Perform LLM testing, search optimization, and prompt engineering tasks.
  • Lead meetings to gather feedback on enhanced support workflows and AI use cases.
  • Analyze manual processes and design AI-enhanced workflows for improvement.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Computer Science or Engineering with 8+ years of experience or MS with 6+ years of experience
  • Strong proficiency in modern programming languages like C, Python, and JavaScript
  • Hands-on experience with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and RAG architectures
  • Ability to analyze complex processes and design AI-enhanced workflows
  • Experience with networking protocols and high-end networking chips preferred
  • Natural curiosity for independent problem-solving and code analysis
  • Leadership skills to champion significant projects and business initiatives

Market check

Salary context

This $120,000–$192,000 range sits above 12% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,400$250,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$165,187$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,400–$192,000 across 72 roles with salary data.

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