Post silicon validation engineer

About This Role

• We are seeking a Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to drive the bring-up, characterization, and debugging of our next-generation Ethernet and PCIe Retimer chips .
• This role heavily focuses on advanced Ethernet physical layer (PHY) validation, ensuring our silicon meets rigorous IEEE networking standards and high-speed interoperability requirements.
• Key Responsibilities Ethernet & PCIe Validation: Hands-on bring-up of multi-rate Retimer ICs.
• Compliance & Interoperability: Validate Ethernet (100G/400G/800G) and PCIe (Gen 5/6) for IEEE and PCI-SIG compliance.
• Automation: Build Python-based automated test frameworks for Ethernet throughput, BER, and control path testing which includes ARM based micros and GPIO/MDIO/I2C protocols.
• Network Debugging: Root-cause complex silicon, link training, and firmware bugs using protocol analyzers and traffic generators.
• Technical Qualifications Ethernet Domain Knowledge: Expertise in Ethernet PHY architecture, PAM4/NRZ signaling, FEC (Forward Error Correction), Auto-Negotiation, and Link Training .
• Lab Equipment: Proficiency with high-bandwidth Oscilloscopes, BERTs, Ethernet Traffic Generators/Network Analyzers (e.g., Ixia, Spirent), and PCIe Analyzers.
• Programming/Scripting: Strong Python for lab automation and data analysis, plus C/C++ for low-level register manipulation.
• Education and Experience Bachelors in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering and 6+ years of related experience Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - 172,800.
• This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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.