Senior RF Application Engineer (WIFI)

About This Role

• Senior WIFI Application Engineer critical for FiFEM integration/design win support.
• Senior Application Engineer WiFi Broadcom Inc.
• Position Overview Broadcom is seeking an experienced Senior WiFi Application Engineer to join the Wireless Semiconductor Division organization supporting Broadcom’s industry-leading Wi-Fi connectivity solutions.
• This customer-facing role works closely with strategic OEMs, ODMs, chipset architects, software engineering, systems engineering, marketing, and field sales to enable successful integration and optimization of Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets across consumer and enterprise, platforms.
• The ideal candidate possesses expertise in IEEE 802.11 technologies, RF systems, wireless protocol analysis, with a proven ability to solve complex customer issues from product development through mass production. ⸻ Responsibilities Serve as the primary technical interface for strategic customers integrating Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets.
• Support design-in activities from concept through production for Broadcom wireless connectivity solutions.
• Debug complex hardware, firmware, driver, and system-level issues involving Wi-Fi performance and interoperability.
• Analyze customer logs, protocol traces, and RF measurements to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Work closely with chipset design, firmware, software, validation, and RF engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Optimize Wi-Fi throughput, latency, roaming performance, coexistence, and power consumption.
• Provide technical guidance on: IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) Support RF performance characterization including: EVM Spectral Mask ACLR Output Power Receiver Sensitivity PER testing Assist customers with board bring-up, software integration, driver configuration, and manufacturing support.
• Create technical documentation, application notes, troubleshooting guides, and customer presentations.
• Train customers and internal engineering teams on Broadcom wireless solutions.
• Drive issue resolution across cross-functional engineering teams while managing multiple customer priorities. ⸻ Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. 10+ years of experience in wireless communications or application engineering.
• Strong expertise with Wi-Fi technologies including: 802.11ac 802.11ax 802.11be Experience supporting Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets in commercial products.
• Strong understanding of: MAC layer PHY layer RF architecture Antenna systems Coexistence (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) Strong RF measurement experience using: Keysight Rohde & Schwarz LitePoint Wireless protocol analyzers Experience interpreting: EVM ACLR Spectral Emission Mask Receiver Sensitivity PER Throughput measurements Excellent debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated customer-facing experience. ⸻ Preferred Qualifications Experience with Broadcom wireless connectivity chipsets and software architecture.
• Knowledge of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi coexistence algorithms.
• Experience supporting enterprise access points, routers, smartphones, or consumer electronics.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel drivers and embedded software development.
• Experience with Python, shell scripting, or automation for wireless testing.
• Understanding of RF front-end modules, FEMs, LNAs, PAs, filters, and antenna tuning.
• Experience supporting Wi-Fi certification and regulatory compliance. ⸻ Preferred Skills Customer issue management Cross-functional leadership RF troubleshooting Wireless protocol analysis Root cause analysis Technical presentations Project management Wireless performance optimization System integration Design validation ⸻ Desired Experience 10+ years in wireless application engineering, systems engineering, or field applications engineering.
• Demonstrated success supporting Tier-1 OEMs and ODMs.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex technical investigations while collaborating across global engineering teams. • • Experience working directly with Broadcom wireless connectivity products throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design through production support.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
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