Field Applications Engineer Hardware

Front Door Defense; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to lead technical integration of XGS-Tomahawk switch software with customer OS environments and APIs. This onsite role in San Jose requires deep expertise in embedded networking, Ethernet L2/L3, and patching large codebases, with a strong customer-facing focus and the ability to collaborate across teams.

You will work with top cloud customers, understand their applications, and help drive features and bug fixes while maintaining rapid

Qualifications

• 8 years of embedded networking software design and development.
• Ability to understand millions of lines of code and write patches.
• Expert in Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols; 2+ years as a field applications engineer preferred.
• BS EE/CS degree; strong verbal and written communication.
• Team player, independent, self-starter with can-do attitude.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven track record of building customer relationships.
• Past record of success.

Skills

Embedded networking

Code patches

Ethernet switching protocols

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Self-starter

Prioritization

Customer relationships

Education

BSEE/BSCS

Tools

Linux

Job description

Field Applications Engineer

Lead technical integration of Broadcom XGS-Tomahawk switch software with customer OS environments, APIs, and toolchains

Location: San Jose, California

About The Role

Software Field Applications Engineer

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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