R&D Engineer Hardware

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
91K-146K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and develop high-speed analog hardware for wireline transceivers. Lead circuit and layout work, evaluate materials and reliability, solve complex design problems, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with vendors and team members on projects.
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Job Description:

In this line of work, the prospective employee will specialize in high-speed analog circuit design for wireline transceivers

Designs and develops hardware products. Evaluates reliability of materials, properties and techniques used in production; plans, designs and develops electronic parts, components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, optical systems and/or DSP systems. - Knowledge: A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.
• Experience and fully qualified in own function plus working knowledge of others
• Applies in-depth job knowledge to a wide range of multiple or complex tasks
• Knowledge of company policies and practices - Job Complexity / Contribution : Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• May assist more junior staff members with aspects of their job
• May coordinate work with third
parties, vendors, or trade
customers
• Plan activities with other team
members - Supervision : Work is independent and collaborative in nature. Provides regular updates to manager on project/account status.

The prior work or academic experience in one or more of the following design areas are highly desirable:

  • High-Speed (>10Gbps) ADC and DAC Design

  • High-Speed (>28GHz) and Low Jitter (<100fs-rms) PLL Design

  • High Linearity (1-3% THD) Low-Noise TIA and Laser Driver Design

  • Equalization Techniques for Backplanes and Optical Links

  • High-Speed Low Latency Clock & Data Recovery Circuits

  • High-speed RF techniques, LNA, Power Amplifier Circuits

The following skills are highly desirable:

  • Circuit & Layout expertise in advanced process nodes (2nm, 3nm, 5nm , 7nm CMOS FinFet)

  • Strong understanding and user experience in EM tools such as HFSS, EMX

  • Strong DSP knowledge, and capability to analyze systems using Matlab and Verilog AMS

• No instructions on routine work; general guidelines for new assignments - Experience : Bachelors and 5+ years of related experience or Masters degree and 3+ years of related experience or PhD and no experience

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits 

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $146,000.

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.

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 with 5+ years related experience, Master's degree with 3+ years related experience, or PhD (no experience)
  • Specialization in high-speed analog circuit design for wireline transceivers
  • Experience in High-Speed (>10Gbps) ADC and DAC design
  • Experience in High-Speed (>28GHz) and low jitter (<100fs-rms) PLL design
  • Experience in high linearity (1-3% THD) low-noise TIA and laser driver design
  • Experience with equalization techniques for backplanes and optical links
  • Experience with high-speed low-latency clock & data recovery circuits
  • Experience with high-speed RF techniques (LNA, power amplifier circuits)
  • Circuit and layout expertise in advanced process nodes (2nm,3nm,5nm,7nm CMOS FinFET)
  • User experience with EM tools such as HFSS and EMX
  • Strong DSP knowledge and capability to analyze systems using Matlab and Verilog AMS

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: San Jose, 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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