R&D Engineer, Hardware

Job Title

R&D Engineer, Hardware

Role Summary

Senior analog/mixed-signal designer responsible for designing and validating wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry used in data center connectivity applications. The role sits on an R&D hardware team focused on high-performance serial link SoCs and related hardware.

Main mission: develop circuit architectures, implement and characterize analog IP for high-speed serial links to meet performance, power, and manufacturability targets.

Experience Level

Senior. Typical qualification: Master’s degree plus 6+ years related experience, or PhD plus 3+ years related experience (years guidance provided by employer).

Responsibilities

Principal engineering responsibilities and typical tasks:

• Design and validate high-speed analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for serial link applications.
• Research and develop novel circuit techniques to maximize speed and performance while minimizing power and area.
• Define design approaches and circuit parameters; select components and architectures based on specifications and reliability targets.
• Perform electrical analysis, experimental testing, and evaluation of results; create circuit models for package and PCB requirements.
• Develop and execute circuit test plans; characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability.
• Perform layout and custom design work in a non‑ASIC product environment and use simulation/layout tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, network with external technical contacts, and exercise judgment on complex technical decisions.
• Understand system-level SoC architecture relevant to broadband and data center communication products.

Requirements

Minimum technical skills and experience required; followed by preferred interpersonal traits.

• Must-have:
  • Proven experience in analog circuit design for high-speed applications (GHz-range).
  • Deep understanding of CMOS device operating regions and characteristics.
  • Familiarity with common CMOS analog topologies and trade-offs (noise, distortion, bandwidth, stability, mismatch, settling).
  • Experience with signal processing in analog filters, ADCs/DACs, and feedback-controlled loops.
  • Practical experience with simulation tools, custom layout tools, and lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
  • Experience with serial link/ wireline applications (fiber-optic communications, Gigabit Ethernet, enterprise storage, routers) or equivalent high-speed link experience.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and management levels.
  • Proactive, collaborative approach to technical development and consensus-building.
  • Excellent time and task management and interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

Employer specifies a Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience or a PhD with 3+ years of related experience. (No specific field of study listed in the posting.)

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.