RF IC Design and System Simulation Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) participation including company

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced RF Systems Engineer to drive System Level Simulation and Tx Full Chain Verification for RF Front-End Modules (FEM).

You will build robust simulation methodologies to predict overall system performance, integrating Power Amplifiers, switches, filters and PCB, and you will automate workflows to improve design efficiency and data repeatability. The role emphasizes accuracy, debugging, and correlating simulation results with lab measurements, with

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering with RF power amplifier / RFIC focus.
• 6+ years related experience.
• Understand transceiver architectures & RF front-end chains.
• Ability to debug system issues and correlate simulations with lab data.

Responsibilities

• Drive System Level Simulation and Tx Full Chain Verification for RF FEM.
• Develop methodologies to predict system performance and automate workflows.
• Integrate PA, switches, filters and PCB into holistic FEM assessments.

Skills

RF power amplifier

RFIC design

system-level simulation

problem solving

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering

Tools

ADS

Cadence Virtuoso

HFSS

Dynamic Link

Golden Gate

Claude Code

Job description

Job Description

The candidate will work on the System Level Simulation and Tx Full Chain Verification for RF Front-End Modules (FEM). This role focuses on the holistic performance of the entire Tx lineup, integrating Power Amplifiers (PA), Switches, Filters and PCB. You will build simulation methodologies to predict system performance and automate workflows.

Job Requirements

• MS degree or PhD in Engineering with a strong focus on RF power amplifier or related RFIC circuit design.


• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience


• Solid understanding of Transceiver architectures and complete RF front-end chains (PA, LNA, Switch, Filters).


• Proficient in AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code) to maximize development efficiency.


• Strong problem-solving skills to debug root causes of system issues and correlate simulation results with lab measurements.


• Expertise in simulation tools: ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, Dynamic Link, Golden Gate, and HFSS.


• Hands-on circuit design experience (PA, Switch, or Filter) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications (Plus)

• Hands-on circuit design experience in RF Power Amplifiers is a strong plus.


• Experience with EM simulation tools (HFSS) and thermal analysis.


• Proficient with AI-driven development tools such as Claude Code and Cursor.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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