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Broadcom

SerDes Application Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

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 ...

Broadcom Inc.

SerDes Application Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Overview SerDes Applications Engineer. Broadcom announced the Tomahawk ® 6 switch series delivering a world's first 102.4 Terabits/sec of switching capacity in a single chip, doubling the bandwidth ...

ThinkIQ

Senior Application Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

Overview Senior Applications Engineer - DSP & Communication Systems for Optical DSP AE team. Ensure release, validation, and system-level reliability of high-speed SerDes DSP products for AI data ...

Broadcom Inc.

product application engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

Product Applications Engineer (High Speed Interconnect Products) Are you looking for a great ... Hardware, high-speed SerDes, or system (board) experience is a plus. * Experience with high-speed ...

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SerDes Application Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

Broadcom, Inc.
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Job Description:
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.
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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