Principal AI Development Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 118,800 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom’s GTO team seeks a Principal AI Development Engineer to lead strategic AI transformations, owning large-scale projects and delivering agentic systems that connect Broadcom’s IT and engineering units.

This role blends Generative AI, LangGraph, and fullstack development, requiring deep expertise in Python, vector databases, Kubernetes, and robust CI/CD practices to production-ready AI workloads.

Qualifications

• 12+ years software engineering leadership in large-scale projects.
• Expert in agentic AI workflows, RAG architectures and orchestration.
• Proficient in Python and enterprise-grade languages.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of vector databases and scaling strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-impact AI initiatives from conception to production, ensuring scalable, innovative solutions.
• Act as the lead technical liaison between GTO and business units, translating challenges into AI solutions.
• Define the long-term technical roadmap for AI orchestration (LangGraph focus).
• Marry production-grade Fullstack development with AI logic at scale.
• Mentor senior staff and conduct formal design reviews to elevate architecture.

Skills

Python

Fullstack development

Kubernetes

Docker

Vector databases

LangGraph

CrewAI

GitHub

TDD

Automated testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Pinecone

Weaviate

Milvus

Job description

Broadcom’s GTO team is seeking a high-energy, visionary Principal AI Development Engineer to serve as a strategic leader and the primary architect of our AI transformation. In this Level 5 role, you are not just building pipelines; you are expected to run large-scale projects that define how Broadcom leverages agentic AI across its global hardware and software divisions.

You will operate at the intersection of two worlds: cutting-edge Generative AI (agents, RAG, vectorization) and high-scale Fullstack Development. As a Principal Engineer, you will be the technical authority responsible for the end-to-end delivery of agentic systems that bridge the gap between Broadcom's IT infrastructure and its core design engineering business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Ownership & Leadership: Lead and execute high-impact AI initiatives from initial conception to global production, ensuring solutions are simple, scalable, and innovative.
• Strategic Engineering Interface: Act as the lead technical liaison between GTO and business units, translating high-level engineering challenges into next-generation agentic solutions.
• Agentic Framework Architecture: Define the long-term technical roadmap for AI orchestration, currently leveraging LangGraph while maintaining the flexibility to pivot as the pathway evolves.
• Cross-Functional Technical Bridge: Marry production-grade Fullstack development with AI logic, setting the standard for how the organization builds non-deterministic software at scale.
• Team Upleveling & Mentorship: Act as a technical multiplier, conducting formal design reviews, mentoring senior staff, and proposing fluid architectural options that advance the team's capabilities.
• Infrastructure Strategy: Partner with the infrastructure team to optimize the deployment of AI models and vector databases within Kubernetes environments.
• Strategic Communication: Communicate complex AI roadmaps and project statuses clearly to both technical squads and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of Software Engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex, large-scale projects.
• Generative AI Mastery: Expert-level experience in building agentic workflows, RAG architectures, and complex orchestration (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI).
• Fullstack Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development, with mastery of Python and modern enterprise-grade languages.
• Data & System Architecture: Expert knowledge of vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) and the programming principles required to scale them.
• Deployment & Ops Knowledge: High proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and modern CI/CD patterns to ensure AI agents are production-ready.
• Engineering Rigor: Expert in version control (GitHub), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and automated testing specifically tailored for AI outputs.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience running cross-departmental projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing AI-driven automation for a mixed set of software and hardware assets.
• Proven ability to conduct peer evaluations and formal design reviews that drive architectural excellence across an enterprise.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $118,800 - $190,000.

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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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.