PCIe Switch Architect

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2 Locations
In-Office
144K-230K Annually
Expert/Leader
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Define, specify, and optimize PCIe architectures for switch products. Develop high-level specifications, review microarchitectures, model performance, balance power-performance-area tradeoffs, and guide RTL design and verification. Investigate production issues, debug hardware-software interactions, support performance optimization, contribute to industry standards, engage customers, and present technical solutions to executive leadership.
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Job Description:

The PCIe Architect position in Broadcom’s DCSG division is primarily responsible for the definition, specification and optimization of the PCIe Architecture in our line of industry leading PCIe switch products. This will specifically involve working with a team of hardware and firmware architects and developers to ensure our solutions are robust and meet the needs of the changing PCIe Switch industry now and in the future. This role will require involvement in near-term production solutions as well as strategic long-term research and investigations of new switch features and technologies along with optimizations for products in the pipeline.  You will be exposed to and involved in all aspects of the definition of our PCIe Switch solution. Architecture team in the DCSG division takes a very hands-on approach, with the expectation of close work with our development teams, including Design, Verification and Validation.   


Skills Preferred

  • 12 years or more experience in hardware development, with a focus on PCIe architecture for at least 5 years.
  • Skills in leading debugging complex issues related to hardware and software interaction and system level performance issues
  • In depth understanding of PCIe interface architecture
  • Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, enable communication both up and down the chain of command.  Ability to present complex problems and solutions in an understandable fashion to executive management, while also being able to have very low level technical discussions with architecture peers and development teams.  Ability to clearly document solutions at an architectural level also required.
  • Bachelor’s in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering, Master’s preferred
  • undefined

Responsibilities

  • The architect would be responsible for writing high level Architecture specifications for PCIe Switch products and reviewing micro-architecture specifications.
  • Performance modeling, workload analysis and actively balancing trade offs between power, performance and area.
  • Work closely with RTL design engineers to guide implementation, and verification engineers to define test plans and coverage metrics for complex architecture corner cases. 
  • Participate and contribute to industry standard workgroups to enable future product definition and goals
  • Perform technical investigations and/or debug within our current production solutions to optimize performance, evaluate future product features, or resolve current product issues. 
  • Present on architectural related topics to executive management in a clear and concise manner
  • Engagement with key customers in order understand issues and future directions 
  • Support of development organizations to aid in resolution of complex issues or optimization of code for performance or efficiency

Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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

  • 12 or more years of hardware development experience
  • At least 5 years of PCIe architecture experience
  • Experience debugging complex hardware-software interaction and system-level performance issues
  • In-depth understanding of PCIe interface architecture
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to document architectural solutions and present complex topics to executive management
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants, including RSUs, stock refreshers, and an ESPP, are often described as top-tier and a primary driver of strong total compensation, especially for technical and senior roles. Once stock begins vesting, overall pay is commonly viewed as hard for other employers to match.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 100% up to 6% with immediate vesting is frequently highlighted as a standout benefit. This structure provides strong long-term savings support.

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HQ: Palo Alto, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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