Hardware Engineer

About This Role

• Technical Lead - Advanced Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Lead the Innovation Frontier in Integrated Photonics & Electronics Core Mission Spearhead the end-to-end development of cutting-edge CPO products by leading a cross-functional R&D team.
• Drive architecture, design, validation, and production of integrated photonic/electronic systems to meet aggressive performance, cost, and timeline goals.
• Key Responsibilities Cross-Functional Team Leadership Define CPO product architecture, subsystem interfaces (Optical/Mechanical/Firmware/PCB), and critical design tradeoffs.
• Champion design decisions balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Provide expert guidance on photonic/electronic IC design, optical engine packaging, and substrate/PCB development.
• Coordinate R&D teams (Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Software) to achieve unified product goals.
• Lead detailed hardware design: schematic capture, circuit simulation, SI/PI analysis, layout collaboration, and mechanical integration (including fiber alignment).
• Oversee prototype bring-up, system-level troubleshooting, and validation testing.
• End-to-End Project Execution Develop and drive project plans from concept to mass production.
• Foster innovation while ensuring on-time delivery of milestones.
• Implement robust product development lifecycle processes.
• Manage pilot builds and lead successful mass-production transfer.
• Manufacturing & Customer Enablement Define ATE software requirements and manufacturing test/tuning algorithms.
• Provide technical support to customers and resolve complex field issues.
• Experience Bachelors degree in engineering or sciences with 12+ years of related experience, or Masters degree with 10+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 7 years of related experience Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00 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.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.