Principal Hardware Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
144K-230K Annually
Expert/Leader
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads hardware engineering teams developing high-performance electronic products. Owns electrical design across BOM creation, circuit and board design, validation, production, customer trials, field issues, and sustaining engineering. Collaborates with ASIC, signal, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, packaging, and partner engineering teams. Requires expertise in advanced SoC placement, PCB layout, and lifecycle ownership from product inception through volume production.
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Job Description:

As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will be the technical lead responsible for a design team developing and delivering ultra-high-performance electronic products. In addition to team leadership, Technical leads participate in the process and are expected to own and design critical pieces of a solution. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and take pride in delivering high-quality products. You will own all aspects of EE hardware design, including BOM creation, participation in vendor negotiations, circuit/board design, and the development and validation of a product range. Our Cradle-to-Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will help with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining. You will drive a philosophy of small teams of experienced engineers supporting a One Person One Board development culture.


You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams at an engineering leadership level.


Key Qualifications & Experience:


  • Placement of Large high-powered SOCs based on advanced silicon and packaging process technologies, including 2D, 2.5D, and 2.5D with 3D memories.
  • Deep understanding and experience in PCB board layout
  • Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production.
  • Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 12+ years of related experience 

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 12+ years of related experience
  • Experience placing large, high-powered SoCs using advanced 2D, 2.5D, and 3D memory packaging technologies
  • Deep understanding and experience in PCB board layout
  • Lifecycle product ownership of complex products from inception through volume production
  • Experience working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, customer support, compliance, safety, and sustainability teams

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.

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The Company
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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