Post silicon validation engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 172,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid family leave

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. based in Austin, Texas, is seeking an experienced engineer to validate Ethernet and PCIe compliance for multi-rate Retimer ICs. The candidate will be responsible for building automated Python test frameworks and root-causing complex silicon and firmware bugs.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant experience are required, with a competitive salary range of $108,000 to $172,800 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree.
• Hands-on experience with multi-rate Retimer ICs.
• Experience in validating Ethernet and PCIe for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on bring-up of multi-rate Retimer ICs.
• Build Python-based automated test frameworks.
• Root-cause complex silicon and firmware bugs.

Skills

Ethernet domain knowledge

Proficiency with oscilloscopes and analyzers

Strong Python skills

C/C++ for low-level register manipulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Ethernet traffic generators

PCIe analyzers

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on bring‑up of multi‑rate Retimer ICs.
• Validate Ethernet (100 G/400 G/800 G) and PCIe (Gen 5/6) for IEEE and PCI‑SIG compliance.
• Build Python‑based automated test frameworks for Ethernet throughput, BER, and control‑path testing, including ARM‑based micros and GPIO/MDIO/I2C protocols.
• Root‑cause complex silicon, link training, and firmware bugs using protocol analyzers and traffic generators.

Technical Qualifications

• Ethernet domain knowledge: Ethernet PHY architecture, PAM4/NRZ signaling, FEC, auto‑negotiation, and link training.
• Proficiency with high‑bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs, Ethernet traffic generators/network analyzers (e.g., Ixia, Spirent), and PCIe analyzers.
• Strong Python for lab automation and data analysis, plus C/C++ for low‑level register manipulation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 6+ years of related experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary $108,000-$172,800.
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity per plan documents.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with company match; Employee Stock Purchase Program; Employee Assistance Program; company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Paid family leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.

Broadcom is 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.