Hardware Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Technical Lead for Advanced Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) in California. You will spearhead end-to-end development of cutting-edge CPO products by leading a cross-functional R&D team spanning photonic/electronic systems, architecture, validation, and production.

The role requires driving design tradeoffs, coordinating Optical/Mechanical/Firmware/PCB interfaces, and ensuring on-time milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences.
• 12+ years related experience (or 10+ with a Master's, 7 with a PhD).
• Experience leading cross-functional R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Define CPO product architecture, subsystem interfaces (Optical/Mechanical/Firmware/PCB), and critical design tradeoffs.
• Lead hardware design activities and system integration.
• Coordinate R&D teams to meet milestones and unified product goals.
• Oversee prototype bring-up, system-level troubleshooting and validation testing.
• Develop and drive project plans from concept to mass production.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Hardware Design

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences

Master's degree or PhD with relevant experience

Job description

USA-California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive

Full time

R027109

Job Description:

Technical Lead - Advanced Co-Packaged Optics (CPO)

Lead the Innovation Frontier in Integrated Photonics & Electronics

Core Mission

Spearhead the end-to-end development of cutting-edge CPO products by leading a cross-functional R&D team. Drive architecture, design, validation, and production of integrated photonic/electronic systems to meet aggressive performance, cost, and timeline goals.

Key Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Define CPO product architecture, subsystem interfaces (Optical/Mechanical/Firmware/PCB), and critical design tradeoffs.




• Champion design decisions balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.




• Provide expert guidance on photonic/electronic IC design, optical engine packaging, and substrate/PCB development.




• Coordinate R&D teams (Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Software) to achieve unified product goals.




• Lead detailed hardware design: schematic capture, circuit simulation, SI/PI analysis, layout collaboration, and mechanical integration (including fiber alignment).




• Oversee prototype bring-up, system-level troubleshooting, and validation testing.

End-to-End Project Execution

• Develop and drive project plans from concept to mass production.




• Foster innovation while ensuring on-time delivery of milestones.




• Implement robust product development lifecycle processes.




• Manage pilot builds and lead successful mass-production transfer.

Manufacturing & Customer Enablement

• Define ATE software requirements and manufacturing test/tuning algorithms.




• Provide technical support to customers and resolve complex field issues.

Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering or sciences with 12+ years of related experience, or Masters degree with 10+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 7 years of related experience

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a 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. 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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