R&D Engineer Hardware

About This Role

• Broadcom is looking for a senior level high speed analog mixed-signal designer.
• In this highly visible role, you will be designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.
• Qualifications include: Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience Research and apply cutting edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for high-speed Serial link applications such as: fiber optic communication systems, Gigabit Ethernet (GE), enterprise storage and wireless network routers.
• Research novel circuit techniques to achieve maximum speed and performance, while minimizing the power and area requirements.
• Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.
• Determine design approaches and parameters.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data; conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment.
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability.
• Create circuit models to define package and pc board requirements.
• Develop circuit test plans of testing.
• Understand system level architectural design of broadband communication SoCs.
• Special Skill Requirements: 1.
• Analog circuit design; 2.
• CMOS device operating regions & characteristics; 3.
• Common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly in circuits running at 1 GHz and above; 4.
• Analog circuit design trade-offs and parameters (e.g. noise & distortion, frequency-response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability or settling limitations); 5.
• Signal processing in analog filters, analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters and feedback controlled loops; 6.
• Simulation tools, custom layout tools and common lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer or similar).
• Highly Desired Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels.
• Proactive, collaborative and creative approach to innovation, technical development and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results.
• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills.
• Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $ 108,000 to $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.