SerDes Application Engineer

About This Role

• SerDes Applications Engineer In June of 2025, Broadcom announced the Tomahawk® 6 switch series of devices delivering a world’s first 102.4 Terabits/sec of switching capacity in a single chip – doubling the bandwidth of any Ethernet switch available on the market at the time.
• With unprecedented scale, energy efficiency, and AI-optimized features, Tomahawk 6 was built to power the next generation of scale-up and scale-out AI networks, delivering unmatched flexibility with support for 100G/200G SerDes and co-packaged optics (CPO).
• Broadcom's Core Switching Group (CSG) is looking for a SerDes Applications Engineer with focused expertise in serial IO technology who can help support some of it's largest Tier 1 customers operating at the bleeding edge including 200Gbps per lane PAM4 Ethernet interfaces and 64 GT/s PCIe Gen6 interfaces.
• Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities ------------------------------------ As a SerDes Applications Engineer (AE), you will be the owner of all technical aspects relating to the SerDes interfaces of Broadcom CSG products.
• These products span a range of markets including Service Provider, Data Center and Enterprise.
• Key responsibilities include the handling of all aspects of technical support pertinent to the high speed serial IO interfaces of CSG products.
• These responsibilities include: - Support of architecture and low-level hardware questions and issues - Answer field and customer questions in a timely manner - Replicate field issues in the lab using reference designs and test equipment - Troubleshoot challenging hardware issues associated with high speed serial interfaces - Perform customer demos and presentations upon request - Develop and maintain documentation and supporting collateral - Provide expert level support to the Field Applications Engineering organization supporting customers globally - Understand the SerDes architecture of the products thoroughly - Understand detailed datapath flows through the MAC, PCS, and PMD of various Ethernet Serdes Port Macros - Interface to the engineering, software development, architecture, and marketing teams when developing collateral and training materials for CSG products - Debug SerDes software driver bugs Minimum Position Required Qualifications ---------------------------------------- - B.S./M.S.
• Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar degrees) - 8+ years of experience working with high speed SerDes and Analog IP - Good understanding of high speed SerDes architecture - Hands on experience with high speed debug and characterization - Must have strong debug and problem-solving skills - Experience with script-based test automation and strong scripting skills in general - Strong understanding of channel loss, jitter, and typical impairments encountered in high speed serial IO designs Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with PCIe including Gen6 - Experience working with 100/200 Gbps per lane Ethernet interfaces - Hands on Debug experience with high speed oscilloscopes, BERTs - Experience in test and screening methodology for High-Speed interfaces - Prior experience with support of high speed serial IO interfaces - Prior experience supporting Ethernet and or PCIe interfaces Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00 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.