Broadcom R&D Engineer Hardware 

United States, California, Irvine 

276357328

Broadcom is looking for a senior level high speed analog mixed-signal designer. In this highly visible role, you will be designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.

Qualifications include:

• Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience

• Research and apply cutting edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for high-speed

• Serial link applications such as: fiber optic communication systems, Gigabit Ethernet (GE), enterprise storage and wireless network routers.

• Research novel circuit techniques to achieve maximum speed and performance, while minimizing the power and area requirements.

• Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.

• Determine design approaches and parameters.

• Analyze equipment to establish operating data; conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.

• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.

• Layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment.

• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

• Exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

• Characterize and debug analog designs formanufacturability.

• Create circuit models to define package and pc board requirements.

• Develop circuit test plans of testing.

• Understand system level architectural design of broadband communication SoCs.

Special Skill Requirements:

• 1. Analog circuit design;

• 2. CMOS device operating regions & characteristics;

• 3. Common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly in circuits running at 1 GHz and above;

• 4. Analog circuit design trade-offs and parameters (e.g. noise & distortion, frequency-response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability or settling limitations);

• 5. Signal processing in analog filters, analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters and feedback controlled loops;

• 6. Simulation tools, custom layout tools and common lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer or similar).

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels.

• Proactive, collaborative and creative approach to innovation, technical development and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results.

• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is$107,000 -$171,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.