Senior Hardware System Design Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grant

Annual equity awards

401(K) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Design Engineer for its Core Switching Group in San Jose, CA.

You will lead complex PCB system designs, drive high-speed SERDES work, and oversee power integrity and signal integrity across the hardware stack. You will collaborate with ASIC, SI, PI, DVT, software, and mechanical/thermal teams to ensure seamless integration, bring-up, and test of production boards for data center and cloud markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of proven experience as a Hardware Systems Design Engineer, focusing on system design.
• Expertise in PCB design tools such as DxDesigner/OrCad and Cadence Allegro with schematic capture and layout.
• Strong understanding of power integrity concepts, signal integrity principles, and high-speed board design.
• Proficiency in system bring-up, characterization, and debugging of complex embedded systems.
• Familiarity with PCIe, DDR, USB, SPI, and I2C interfaces in system designs.
• Excellent communication skills for fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex PCB system designs from specification through compliance testing.
• Drive high-speed SERDES implementation and high-density BGA layouts using low-loss materials.
• Oversee design of high-power, low-noise analog power systems and critical components.
• Collaborate with ASIC, SI, PI, DVT, system ops, software, AE, and Mechanical/Thermal teams.
• Provide technical leadership to ODMs, OEMs, and PCB/PCA suppliers, domestic and overseas.
• Utilize advanced SI/PI tools to ensure robust performance in challenging environments.

Skills

PCB system design

DxDesigner/OrCad

Cadence Allegro

Power integrity

Signal integrity

PCIe, DDR, USB, SPI, I2C interfaces

System bring-up & debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom's Core Switching Group (CSG) is at the forefront of developing highly integrated (SoC) devices for data center and cloud computing markets. Our team is dedicated to designing reference and production boards using cutting-edge technology We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Design Engineer with a strong focus on system design to join our dynamic team at Broadcom's CSG. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the entire hardware development cycle, from concept to NPI production, with a specific emphasis on system design, including schematics, PCB layout, signal and power integrity, system bring-up, and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex PCB system designs, from specification through compliance testing, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Drive the implementation of high-speed SERDES channels (100/200Gbps and beyond) and high-density BGA pin layouts, utilizing low-loss PCB materials.
• Oversee the design and implementation of high-power, low-noise analog power systems and other critical components.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including ASIC, SI, PI, DVT, system operations, Software, AE, and Mechanical/Thermal, to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Provide technical leadership and support to ODMs, OEMs, and PCB/PCA suppliers, both domestically and overseas.
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques for signal integrity and power integrity analysis, ensuring robust performance in challenging environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of proven experience as a Hardware Systems Design Engineer, with a focus on system design and development.
• Expertise in PCB design tools such as DxDesigner/OrCad and Cadence Allegro, with hands-on experience in schematic capture and layout.
• Strong understanding of power integrity concepts, signal integrity principles, and high-speed board design methodologies.
• Proficiency in system bring-up, characterization, and debugging of complex embedded systems.
• Familiarity with interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, SPI, and I2C, and their integration into system-level designs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Join Our Team

If you are a passionate and self-driven individual with a knack for solving complex hardware design challenges, we invite you to apply and become a key member of our innovative team at Broadcom's Core Switching Group.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is To 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.

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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