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Broadcom Engineer Jobs in Irvine, CA (NOW HIRING)

Broadcom offers a fast paced, exciting work environment that allows you to enjoy a variety of work ... Applications Engineering - Direct customer interaction and involvement - Project or time management ...

Hardware Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$108K - $172K/yr

Broadcom's Central Engineering Design Correlation team is looking for an energetic and self-driven professional to join our team to help with silicon technology evaluation in advanced process nodes ...

Training of customers and Field Applications Engineers Broadcom offers a fast paced, exciting work environment that allows you to enjoy a variety of work tasks and advance your career as a quick ...

Are you a versatile, senior engineer capable of leading external and internal cross-functional ... Broadcom develops critical Infrastructure chips that enable a variety of Customers to produce ASICs ...

Broadcom is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join the team. Responsibilities include: * Cyber Security Incident Response skills including detection, containment and remediation * Threat ...

ASIC Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$101 - $162/hr

ASIC Verification Engineer High Speed Interconnect Product (HSIP) Group Broadcom is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. The High Speed ...

Are you a versatile, senior engineer capable of leading external and internal cross-functional ... Broadcom develops critical Infrastructure chips that enable a variety of Customers to produce ASICs ...

Design Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$146K - $178K/yr

Design Verification Engineer Broadcom's ASIC Products Division (APD), a worldwide leader in the design of complex custom ASICs and embedded IP, is looking for an experienced verification engineer ...

Broadcom offers a fast paced, exciting work environment that allows you to enjoy a variety of work ... Applications Engineering - Direct customer interaction and involvement - Project or time management ...

IC CAD Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$127K - $226K/yr

Broadcom Central Engineering is looking for a qualified individual who can provide best-in-class development and support for Analog/Mixed Signal tool flows focused on advanced process nodes. This ...

ATE Test Development Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$108K - $192K/yr

Broadcom's Global Operations supporting Core Switching Group is seeking a candidate for an ATE Test Development Engineer. Products include networking switches for NIC, Scale Up, Scale Out, Scale ...

Hardware Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$108K - $172K/yr

Broadcom's Central Engineering Design Correlation team is looking for an energetic and self-driven professional to join our team to help with silicon technology evaluation in advanced process nodes ...

Overview Broadcom is seeking experienced Design Verification engineers to work on PCIe and host interface technologies. The role involves verifying new designs that evolve rapidly, using constrained ...

Broadcom's Global Operations supporting Core Switching Group is seeking a candidate for an ATE Test Development Engineer. Products include networking switches for NIC, Scale Up, Scale Out, Scale ...

ATE Test Development Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$108K - $172K/yr

Broadcom's Global Operations supporting Core Switching Group is seeking a candidate for an ATE Test Development Engineer. Products include networking switches for NIC, Scale Up, Scale Out, Scale ...

High Speed Interconnect Product (HSIP) Group Broadcom is a global leader and innovator in ... Bachelors in Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, or recent grad with Masters or PhD ...

IC CAD Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$127K - $226K/yr

Broadcom Central Engineering is looking for a qualified individual who can provide best-in-class development and support for Analog/Mixed Signal tool flows focused on advanced process nodes. This ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for broadcom engineer in Irvine, CA is $179,726.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $153,500.00 and $220,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Broadcom Engineer is a specialized professional who works with Broadcom technologies, including networking, semiconductor solutions, and enterprise software. They may focus on hardware design, firmware development, or software integration, depending on their area of expertise. Their responsibilities often include troubleshooting, performance optimization, and ensuring seamless deployment of Broadcom solutions in various industries.

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As a Broadcom Engineer, your daily tasks could involve designing and testing hardware components, developing firmware or device drivers, troubleshooting system-level issues, and collaborating with other engineers to integrate solutions. You may use diagnostic tools and work closely with both internal teams and external clients to ensure products meet strict performance and quality standards. Project meetings, technical documentation, and ongoing learning about new Broadcom technologies are also typical parts of the workday. This dynamic environment allows engineers to contribute to innovative projects while enhancing their technical expertise.

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To excel as a Broadcom Engineer, you generally need a background in electrical or computer engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience with semiconductor technologies or embedded systems design. Familiarity with tools such as Verilog/VHDL, simulation software, PCB design tools, and Broadcom-specific chipsets or SDKs, as well as relevant certifications, is advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and an ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams are critical soft skills. These competencies are vital for successfully developing, testing, and supporting complex hardware or software solutions in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

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Broadcom engineers' salaries vary based on experience, location, and role, but the average annual salary ranges from $80,000 to $150,000. Senior engineers with specialized skills in hardware or software development tend to earn higher compensation, often including bonuses and stock options.

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product application engineer

Irvine, CA • On-site


Broadcom
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Great coworkers

People enjoy working here

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


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Job Description:

Product Applications Engineer (High Speed Interconnect Products)

Are you looking for a great opportunity as a highly motivated and experienced HSIP product Applications Engineer?

Leverage your background in hardware/software, systems, and technical applications engineering to provide support to Tier 1 customers, who are designing their products with Broadcom's phys.

In this position you will be required to become an expert in the architecture of our 100/400/800/1600/3200 Gigabit phys that allows Broadcom to sustain its market leading position. You will interface with both customers and our Field Applications Engineers supporting pre-sales activity and ensuring the successful launch of the finished products.
Fundamentally your role is to help secure customer design wins and assist customers in bringing their products to market rapidly and successfully. You will contribute directly to the success of the products and customers that you support. Responsibilities include:
- Support of architecture and low-level hardware questions and issues
- Pre-sales and post-sales support via email, phone, and customer visits
- Documentation
- Product definition and roadmap
- Analysis of customer architecture and requirements
- Debugging of complicated issues and problems
- Board debugging and bring up
- Schematic and layout design reviews
- Training of customers and Field Applications Engineers

You will work directly with customers and must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with and support these customers. You will also work with a variety of internal employees in Hardware and Software Engineering, Architecture, Field Applications Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and senior management.
While most work will be performed at Broadcom offices, some work will be done on customer premises necessitating travel.

Broadcom offers a fast paced, exciting work environment that allows you to enjoy a variety of work tasks and advance your career as a quick learner and an industry-recognized performer.

Job Requirements:

BS, MS, or post-graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science).
Minimum of 8 to 15+ years in relevant fields with a strong track record of success.
You should have experience and/or knowledge in most if not all of the following areas:
Applications Engineering
- Direct customer interaction and involvement
- Project or time management skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
- Ability to explain and train others on complex technology
- Debugging of complicated problems or bugs
- Hardware/software/firmware bring-up
- Training of customers and/or FAEs
Architecture and Low Level Hardware/Software
- Strong working knowledge of high-speed (100Gbps+) phy and SerDes

- Experience with Ethernet system and standard is preferred.

- Experience with 100Gbps/200Gbps/400Gbps optical system and standard is preferred. OTN experience is a plus.

- Architecture, programming, or support of complex System on a Chip devices is a plus
- Register level programming of complex devices

Practical knowledge of C, C++, and Visual Basic is needed to modify/create simple function/script.
Hardware, high-speed SerDes, or system (board) experience is a plus.

Experience with high-speed Signal Integrity issues is a plus.

Experience with optical components and tester is a plus.

Experience with PAM4 is a plus.

Should be able to review PCB layout and schematic

Experience using Ethernet traffic generator, High-speed scope, Jitter Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, and OTN tester is a plus.
Communications
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Fluency (conversational and/or technical) in foreign languages is a plus
- Strong presentation skills are desired
- Excellent team-work skills
Outstanding problem solving skills and great attitude are required for this position.


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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.


Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.


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