R&D Hardware Engineer (High Speed Analog)
BroadcomJob Title
R&D Hardware Engineer (High Speed Analog)
Role Summary
Design and develop high-speed analog circuits for wireline transceivers within an R&D hardware engineering team. The role focuses on circuit-level design, lab validation, and collaboration with layout, product, and vendor teams to bring high-performance analog front-end and clocking solutions to production.
Work areas include high-speed ADCs/DACs, high-frequency low-jitter PLLs, low-noise TIAs and laser drivers, equalization for backplanes and optical links, and clock and data recovery. Salary range: USD 120,000 - 192,000 annual; eligible for discretionary bonus and equity.
Experience Level
Mid-level — typically 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or 3+ years with a relevant advanced degree).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include design, verification, and experimental evaluation of high-speed analog hardware and components.
- Architect, design, and simulate high-speed analog circuits for wireline transceivers.
- Define design approaches and parameters; select components and parts based on specifications and reliability.
- Plan and execute lab experiments, analyze measurement data, and iterate on designs.
- Perform layout-aware design work using CAD and collaborate with layout engineers.
- Evaluate vendor capabilities and collaborate with suppliers to support product development.
- Work on moderate-scope technical problems, exercising engineering judgment within established practices.
- Build and maintain productive cross-functional internal and external relationships.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Proven experience in high-speed analog circuit design for wireline or optical transceivers.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed ADC/DAC, PLLs, TIAs, laser drivers, equalization, or CDR circuits.
- Experience with high-frequency, low-jitter clock design and low-noise, high-linearity analog design techniques.
- Proficiency with circuit simulation and CAD tools; familiarity with layout constraints and layout-driven design.
- Lab experience: setting up measurements, characterizing jitter, noise, linearity, and signal integrity at multi-gigabit rates.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across design, layout, test, and vendor teams.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of related experience. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
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.
