R&D Engineer Hardware

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Broadcom is looking for a senior level high speed analog mixed-signal designer. In this highly visible role, you will be designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.

Qualifications include:

• Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience

• Research and apply cutting edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for high-speed

• Serial link applications such as: fiber optic communication systems, Gigabit Ethernet (GE), enterprise storage and wireless network routers. 

• Research novel circuit techniques to achieve maximum speed and performance, while minimizing the power and area requirements. 

• Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems. 

• Determine design approaches and parameters. 

• Analyze equipment to establish operating data; conduct experimental tests and evaluate results. 

• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.

• Layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment. 

• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. 

• Exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 

• Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise. 

• Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability. 

• Create circuit models to define package and pc board requirements. 

• Develop circuit test plans of testing. 

• Understand system level architectural design of broadband communication SoCs.

Special Skill Requirements:

• 1. Analog circuit design;

• 2. CMOS device operating regions & characteristics;

• 3. Common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly in circuits running at 1 GHz and above;

• 4. Analog circuit design trade-offs and parameters (e.g. noise & distortion, frequency-response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability or settling limitations);

• 5. Signal processing in analog filters, analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters and feedback controlled loops;

• 6. Simulation tools, custom layout tools and common lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer or similar).

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels.

• Proactive, collaborative and creative approach to innovation, technical development and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results.

• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 to $172,800.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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.

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