R&D Engineer Hardware

$107,000 - $171,000/Yr

Broadcom - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sacramento, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Broadcom is seeking a senior level high-speed analog mixed-signal designer to work on designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications. This role involves research, design, and validation of integrated circuits for high-speed serial link applications, focusing on performance optimization while minimizing power and area requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications.
• Research and apply cutting-edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits.
• Develop and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and hardware systems.
• Determine design approaches and parameters for circuit design.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data and conduct experimental tests.
• Select components and equipment based on specifications and reliability analysis.
• Layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment.
• Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability.
• Create circuit models to define package and PCB requirements.
• Develop circuit test plans for testing.

Requirements

• Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge in analog circuit design and CMOS device operating regions.
• Experience with common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly at 1 GHz and above.
• Understanding of analog circuit design trade-offs and parameters such as noise, distortion, and bandwidth.
• Familiarity with signal processing in analog filters, ADCs, DACs, and feedback controlled loops.
• Proficiency with simulation tools, custom layout tools, and common lab equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to technical development.
• Excellent time and task management skills.
• Interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.

Benefits

• 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