Principal AI Development Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 118,800 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity grant

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in California is looking for a Principal AI Development Engineer to lead AI transformation across global divisions. This pivotal role involves steering high-impact projects in cutting-edge AI and software development.

Applicants should have a strong background in software engineering, with at least 12 years of experience and a degree in Computer Science or related field. Competitive benefits and salary range from $118,800 to $190,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience.
• Proven track record of leading complex, large-scale projects.
• Hands-on experience in building agentic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-impact AI initiatives from conception to global production.
• Act as technical liaison between GTO and business units.
• Define the long-term technical roadmap for AI orchestration.

Skills

Expert-level experience with agentic workflows

Deep experience in front-end and back-end development

Proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker

Expert in version control (GitHub)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Vector databases (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 will run large-scale projects that define how Broadcom leverages agentic AI across its global hardware and software divisions, operating at the intersection of cutting-edge Generative AI and high-scale Full‑stack Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high‑impact AI initiatives from conception to global production, ensuring solutions are simple, scalable, and innovative.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between GTO and business units, translating high‑level engineering challenges into next‑generation agentic solutions.
• Define the long‑term technical roadmap for AI orchestration, currently leveraging LangGraph while maintaining flexibility to pivot as the pathway evolves.
• Bridge production‑grade Full‑stack development with AI logic, setting the standard for building non‑deterministic software at scale.
• Mentor senior staff, conduct formal design reviews, and propose fluid architectural options that advance the team’s capabilities.
• Partner with infrastructure to optimize deployment of AI models and vector databases within Kubernetes environments.
• Communicate complex AI roadmaps and project statuses clearly to technical squads and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex, large‑scale projects.
• Expert‑level experience building agentic workflows, RAG architectures, and complex orchestration (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI).
• Deep, hands‑on experience in both front‑end and back‑end development, mastery of Python and modern enterprise‑grade languages.
• Expert knowledge of vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) and scalable architecture principles.
• High proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and modern CI/CD pipelines to ensure AI agents are production‑ready.
• Expert in version control (GitHub), Test‑Driven Development, and automated testing tailored for AI outputs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience running cross‑departmental projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience managing AI‑driven automation for mixed 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. You will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, new‑hire equity grant, and annual equity awards. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); company paid holidays; paid sick leave; vacation time; and coverage for paid family leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We 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. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law will also be considered.