Board Validation Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) matching

ESPP

EAP

Company paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Board Validation Engineer to validate next-generation hardware against rigorous requirements.

You will design, implement, and run end-to-end validation focused on Power, Thermal, Timing, and High-Speed interfaces, driving test execution across a diverse product portfolio. You will analyze data to identify risks, document results with precise reports, and advance automation for testing, data collection, and reporting, leveraging Python, Linux/Windows, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years hands-on hardware testing or board-level design experience.
• Proficiency with lab tools and ability to read complex schematics.
• Experience with PCB viewers and test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware verification strategy and end-to-end test execution.
• Analyze performance data and communicate risks to teams.
• Document test results with deviations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop automation frameworks to streamline testing and data collection.

Skills

Hardware testing

Schematic reading

Board-level design

Windows

Linux

Python

GitHub

Claude Code

Test methodologies

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscillosopes

Digital multimeters

Thermal chambers

Soldering tools

PCB Viewer

Windows

Linux

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview As a Board Validation Engineer, you will validate next-generation products against rigorous technical requirements, ensuring maximum reliability and performance. You will design, develop, and implement end-to-end validation procedures, perform deep signal analysis, and execute standardized compliance tests. Your primary focus areas will include Power, Thermal, Timing, High-Speed Digital Design, and Host/Target interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategy: Own the hardware verification strategy and drive end-to-end test execution across a diverse portfolio, including storage controllers, network cards, switch devices, and AI accelerators.
• Mitigate Risk: Analyze performance data to identify product risks, communicating findings clearly and proactively to cross-functional engineering teams.
• Document Results: Author comprehensive test reports with precise documentation of results, deviations, and failure analysis.
• Advance Automation: Identify, architect, and implement automation frameworks to streamline test execution, data collection, and reporting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of hands‑on experience in hardware testing (including test methodologies, planning, execution, and reporting) or board‑level design.
• Lab Equipment: Proficiency with laboratory tools, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, thermal chambers, and soldering tools.
• Schematics: Proven ability to read and interpret complex board schematics and utilize PCB Viewer software tools.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Protocols: Deep familiarity with common bus protocols (e.g., DDR4, PCIe, UART, I2C, SPI).
• Environments: Competency working across both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Software & AI: Experience utilizing Python for test scripting, GitHub for version control, and modern AI developer tools like Claude Code to accelerate workflow automation.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Other Information

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