product application engineer

What You'll Do

• Support of architecture and low-level hardware questions and issues - Pre-sales and post-sales support via email, phone, and customer visits - Documentation - Product definition and roadmap - Analysis of customer architecture and requirements - Debugging of complicated issues and problems - Board debugging and bring up - Schematic and layout design reviews - Training of customers and Field Applications Engineers You will work directly with customers and must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with and support these customers.
• You will also work with a variety of internal employees in Hardware and Software Engineering, Architecture, Field Applications Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and senior management.
• While most work will be performed at Broadcom offices, some work will be done on customer premises necessitating travel.
• Broadcom offers a fast paced, exciting work environment that allows you to enjoy a variety of work tasks and advance your career as a quick learner and an industry-recognized performer.
• Job Requirements: BS, MS, or post-graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science).
• Minimum of 8 to 15+ years in relevant fields with a strong track record of success.
• You should have experience and/or knowledge in most if not all of the following areas: Applications Engineering - Direct customer interaction and involvement - Project or time management skills - Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently - Ability to explain and train others on complex technology - Debugging of complicated problems or bugs - Hardware/software/firmware bring-up - Training of customers and/or FAEs Architecture and Low Level Hardware/Software - Strong working knowledge of high-speed (100Gbps+) phy and SerDes - Experience with Ethernet system and standard is preferred. - Experience with 100Gbps/200Gbps/400Gbps optical system and standard is preferred.
• OTN experience is a plus. - Architecture, programming, or support of complex System on a Chip devices is a plus - Register level programming of complex devices Practical knowledge of C, C++, and Visual Basic is needed to modify/create simple function/script.
• Hardware, high-speed SerDes, or system (board) experience is a plus.
• Experience with high-speed Signal Integrity issues is a plus.
• Experience with optical components and tester is a plus.
• Experience with PAM4 is a plus.
• Should be able to review PCB layout and schematic Experience using Ethernet traffic generator, High-speed scope, Jitter Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, and OTN tester is a plus.
• Communications - Excellent written and verbal skills - Fluency (conversational and/or technical) in foreign languages is a plus - Strong presentation skills are desired - Excellent team-work skills Outstanding problem solving skills and great attitude are required for this position.
• 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.