R&D Engineer Hardware

Broadcom; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a senior level high speed analog mixed-signal designer to craft wireline analog/mixed-signal circuits for data center connectivity. This highly visible role requires designing complex circuits and validating performance to meet stringent speed and power targets.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years or a Master’s with 3+ years, plus experience with GHz bandwidth, fiber optics, GE, and enterprise networking applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years required.
• Research and apply cutting-edge analog/mixed-signal design and validation for high-speed integrated circuits.
• Experience with serial link applications such as fiber optics, Gigabit Ethernet, enterprise storage, or wireless routers.
• Develop techniques to maximize speed while minimizing power and area.
• Layout/design in a non-ASIC product environment and analysis for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity.
• Research novel circuit techniques to maximize speed and performance.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data and conduct experimental tests.
• Create circuit models to define package and PCB requirements.
• Develop circuit test plans and validate performance against specifications.

Skills

Analog design

CMOS devices

High-speed circuits

Circuit validation

GHz bandwidth

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (5+ years)

Master's in Engineering (3+ years)

Tools

Simulation tools

Layout tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom is looking for a senior level high speed analog mixed-signal designer. In this highly visible role, you will be designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.

Broadcom is looking for a senior level high speed analog mixed-signal designer. In this highly visible role, you will be designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors in Engineering and 5+ years of related experience Masters degree in Engineering and 3+ years of related experience
• Research and apply cutting edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for high-speed
• Serial link applications such as: fiber optic communication systems, Gigabit Ethernet (GE), enterprise storage and wireless network routers.
• Research novel circuit techniques to achieve maximum speed and performance, while minimizing the power and area requirements.
• Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.
• Determine design approaches and parameters.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data; conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment.
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability.
• Create circuit models to define package and pc board requirements.
• Develop circuit test plans of testing.
• Understand system level architectural design of broadband communication SoCs.

Special Skill Requirements:

• 1. Analog circuit design;
• 2. CMOS device operating regions & characteristics;
• 3. Common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly in circuits running at 1 GHz and above;
• 4. Analog circuit design trade-offs and parameters (e.g. noise & distortion, frequency-response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability or settling limitations);
• 5. Signal processing in analog filters, analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters and feedback controlled loops;
• 6. Simulation tools, custom layout tools and common lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer or similar).

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels.
• Proactive, collaborative and creative approach to innovation, technical development and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results.
• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00

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.

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