Field Applications Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in San Jose seeks an experienced Core Switching Group Software Field Applications Engineer to support XGS-Tomahawk products in AI clusters.

You will work with top cloud customers, run switch development kits, and assist in OS/platform integration. The role requires deep knowledge of embedded Linux, Ethernet L2/L3 switching, and bug fixes, with strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with field sales and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in embedded networking software design and development
• Ability to read millions of lines of code and write patches
• Expertise in Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols; field applications engineer experience is beneficial
• BS EE/CS required; strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player, independent, adaptable to changing market requirements, able to multitask

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in running switch development kit in their OS/platform environment
• Identify software bugs and write/suggest patches
• Explain and demonstrate API usage for features like traffic management, congestion control, scheduling
• Provide SDK overview presentations
• Collaborate with Field Sales Engineers to grow demand for Broadcom Wired Segment products
• Act as technical liaison between Core Switching Group and customers

Skills

Embedded networking software

Patch writing

Ethernet L2/L3 switching

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Job description

Job Description:

Core Switching Group (CSG) Software Field Applications Engineer (FAE) will be supporting industry leading XGS-Tomahawk series of products in AI clusters for scale up, scale out, scale across applications. This individual will be responsible for top-5 cloud customers who are leaders in compute and AI/ML space. Key responsibilities are to assist customers in running switch development kit in their OS/platform environment, be familiar with embedded OS's like linux, identify s/w bugs, write/suggest software fixes, suggest the appropriate use of APIs to implement features like traffic management, congestion control, scheduling, give SDK overview presentations. Understand ethernet protocol/switching/packet processing architecture thoroughly and answer customers' questions regarding the features, providing timely and accurate information. Work with Field Sales Engineers to increase demand for Broadcom Wired Segment products. Understand the customer's application in order to identify key technology and product features for next generation products. Act as technical liaison between Core Switching Group Software Development Team, Factory Application Teams and the customer. This position is part of sales organization. You must be permanent resident/US citizen. This is an onsite position in Broadcom San Jose office and not relocation eligible.

Job Requirements:

• 8 years experience in embedded networking software design and development
• Be able to understand millions of line of code and write patches
• Expert in Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols 2 years experience as a field applications engineer (highly desired but not a must)
• BSEE/BSCS required. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player, independent, self-starter, "can-do" attitude, adaptable to rapidly changing market requirements, ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Be able to handle intense pressure and be able to execute.
• Be able to build strong relationships with customers.
• Past record of success.

Compensation and Benefits

The On Target Earnings (OTE) range for this position is USD To USD OTE includes Sales Incentive Commission in accordance with relevant plan documents and salary. In addition, as a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible to receive a competitive new hire equity grant and annual equity awards, directly connecting your success 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.

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