R&D Applications Engineer, Emulex Connectivity Division (ECD)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer for its Emulex Connectivity Division. In this role, you will analyze complex issues with Fibre Channel host bus adapters, engage with top-tier OEMs, and produce technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in relevant fields such as Electrical Engineering and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $108,000 - $172,800 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with system-level host software and hardware-level debugging.
• Prior experience in embedded software or networking technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret board schematics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex issues within Emulex Fibre Channel HBAs.
• Review firmware and OS logs to aid in identifying root causes.
• Develop high-quality product documentation and release notes.

Skills

System-level debugging

Protocol analysis

Technical documentation

Exceptional communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Protocol analyzers (e.g., Teledyne LeCroy, Viavi)

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom’s Emulex Connectivity Division (ECD) is seeking a talented and passionate engineer to join the R&D Applications Engineering (AE) team. Our global organization provides Fibre Channel host bus adapters for data center and enterprise customer SAN connectivity, and as an AE you will work directly with top-tier OEMs and internal design teams to launch and maintain cutting-edge storage networking products.

Responsibilities

• Triage, Debug & Root Cause Analysis: Analyze and resolve complex issues found within Emulex Fibre Channel HBAs. Collaborate with firmware, driver, hardware, and test teams to provide timely solutions.
• Protocol & Log Analysis: Review firmware, driver, and OS logs; capture and analyze Fibre Channel (FC) protocol bus traces to aid triage and identify root causes of system-level failures.
• Technical Documentation: Develop high-quality product documentation, white papers, and application notes to assist customers in implementing Emulex features.
• Release Management: Coordinate software/firmware release timing with development teams and assist in producing comprehensive Release Notes.
• Travel: Occasional travel, including international trips, to support customer sites or industry events.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise - Proven experience with system-level, host software (drivers/BIOS), networking, and hardware-level debugging.
• Protocol Knowledge - Prior experience in embedded software, driver development, or debugging of networking (e.g. Ethernet) and/or storage networking technologies (e.g. Fibre Channel).
• Hardware Proficiency - Ability to read and interpret board schematics.
• Soft Skills - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; must articulate complex technical problems to both customers and internal executives.
• Education - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience).
• Desirable Skills - Experience with Fibre Channel (SCSI/FCP), NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF), iSCSI, or RoCE; familiarity with protocol analyzers (e.g., Teledyne LeCroy, Viavi); experience with ARM-based embedded processors and SoC architectures; presentation skills for representing Broadcom at industry plug-fests or technology forums.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity in accordance with relevant plan documents.

Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); company-paid holidays; paid sick leave and vacation time; and compliance with all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Broadcom is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and 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.