Broadcom

Hardware Engineer 5

Posted 2 Days Ago

Be an Early Applicant

San Jose, CA, USA

In-Office

144K-230K Annually

Expert/Leader

Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing

The Role

Lead hardware engineering for network switch ASICs: silicon bring-up, characterize interface protocols and timings (I2C, SPI, PCIe5, MDIO), test across voltage/temperature, automate qualification with Python, operate lab/test equipment, and develop robotic testing methods.

Summary Generated by Built In

Please Note:

1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)

2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.

Job Description:

The Network Switch Group at Broadcom has delivered the most complex and cutting-edge networking switch ASICs and multi-die solutions to fast growing AI data centers to connect all GPUs within each others during the last decade. The group develops ASICs for L2/L3 routing and switching. These products support the latest networking protocols and features and manage extremely large traffic bandwidths on the order of several hundred Terabits/sec. These networking ASIC's support a large number of ports ranging from 10/100Mb/s to 800Gb/s speeds as well as various line interfaces and protocols and Flexible Packet Processing

Job Responsibility:

The successful candidate will be responsible for various key tasks in hardware engineering, including testing cutting-edge network switches and handling testing equipment and application boards. The day-to-day tasks for this position include but are not limited to the following:
1). Bring up arrival of new version of silicons
2). Characterize silicon interface protocols and timings ie I2C, SPI, PCIe ver 5 & MDIO
3). Characterize silicon across various environmental scenarios: voltage and temperature.
4). Write scripts using Python 3 to automate stream lining silicon qualification testing

5). Operate and maintain lab system and testing equipements

6). Devise methods for robotic handlers to expedite testing.

Job Requirements: The successful candidate must satisfy the following:

1). MSEE +10 years or BSEE + 12 years or equivalent, with concentration in digital design and excellent academic standing.

2). Must have in-depth knowledge of IC technology, ASIC design flows.

3). Thorough knowledge of high-speed Ethernet networking, IETF RFC protocols and CPU I/O bus technologies.
4). Strong knowledge of Perl, Python, C/C++ or other scripting languages.
5). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $230,000.

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Skills Required

MSEE +10 years or BSEE +12 years or equivalent, concentration in digital design, excellent academic standing
In-depth knowledge of IC technology and ASIC design flows
Thorough knowledge of high-speed Ethernet networking and IETF RFC protocols
Knowledge of CPU I/O bus technologies
Strong knowledge of Perl, Python, C/C++ or other scripting languages
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Broadcom and has not been reviewed or approved by Broadcom.

Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.