Sr Staff Field Applications Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Lead for Ethernet Product lines. The role involves managing technical aspects from design to production, collaborating with OEMs, and providing customer support. Candidates should have a strong background in board design and excellent communication skills. Broadcom offers competitive compensation, including a range of $139,000 - $222,000, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in board design and high-speed signaling.
• System-level knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects throughout the design cycle.
• Collaborate with OEMs and provide customer support.
• Conduct demos and deliver technical presentations.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Methodical

Positive attitude

Quick learner

Multitasking

Education

BSEE/MSEE

Tools

FPGA

Schematic capture

Board layout

Board bring-up

Job description

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Technical Lead for Broadcom Ethernet Product lines, including AI/ML scale-up/scale-out, Service Provider, Enterprise, and SMB switches, Ethernet Physical layer devices (GE/10GigE/40G/100G/400G/800G/Optical). The individual will collaborate with Cloud and Networking OEMs on industry-leading Broadcom switch silicon (XGS and DNX) family. Responsibilities include managing all technical aspects throughout the design cycle, from pre-sales to production, understanding hardware architecture, performing schematic and layout reviews, assisting with proto bring-up, troubleshooting hardware issues, implementing features, and understanding packet flow and low-level register programming. The role also involves replicating customer issues in the lab, providing customer support, conducting demos, setting up eval boards, delivering technical presentations, and providing feedback to marketing and factory teams. Additionally, working with Field Sales Engineers to promote Broadcom Networking products and tracking customer programs is essential. Acting as a technical liaison between design, factory, and customer teams is also part of the role.

Requirements:

• BSEE/MSEE
• 8-10 years of experience in board design, schematic capture, board layout, and board bring-up
• Experience with FPGA logic and high-speed signaling (10G/40G/100G/400G)
• System-level knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude, quick learner, ability to prioritize and multitask
• Methodical, independent, and team-oriented work approach

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Additional Job Details:

Compensation and Benefits:

The On Target Earnings (OTE) range is $139,000 - $222,000, including sales incentive commissions and potential equity awards. Broadcom offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision plans, 401(K) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and adherence to applicable laws regarding paid family leave and other leaves.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Broadcom is committed to diversity and inclusion, considering qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with law.

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