Field Applications Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) participation including company

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

paid holidays

paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom in San Jose is seeking a Software Field Applications Engineer to support the XGS-Tomahawk switches in AI clusters. You will work with top cloud customers, help run switch development kits in Linux environments, identify bugs, and suggest API-driven feature implementations.

This onsite role requires 8 years in embedded networking, strong Ethernet L2/L3 knowledge, and the ability to patch code while communicating clearly with field sales and customer teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded networking software design and development.
• Ability to read and modify large codebases and write patches.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols; field applications experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in running the switch development kit in their OS environment (Linux).
• Identify software bugs and propose fixes or patches.
• Explain APIs for features like traffic management, congestion control, and scheduling.
• Serve as technical liaison between Core Switching Group software teams and customers.

Skills

Embedded networking

Ethernet L2/L3

Patching code

Linux familiarity

Education

BSEE/BSCS

Tools

Linux

Job description

USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive

Full time

R027179

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.

• 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.

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