{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"89f7b2f424396643dff924e2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/89f7b2f424396643dff924e2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/89f7b2f424396643dff924e2","title":"Hardware Applications Engineer","description":"Please Note:\n\n1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job.\n\n2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.\n\nJob Description:\n\nRole Overview\n\nBroadcom is seeking a motivated Hardware Applications Engineer to join our AI Networking Infrastructure team on-site, working with Enterprise, high-growth Frontier Labs, and Hyperscalers. In this evolving role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to provide hardware technical support, board-level debug assistance, and laboratory validation for Broadcom’s industry-leading semiconductor solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Support & Design Guidance:\n\nProvide hardware design support and technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.\nAssist with schematic and PCB layout reviews, component selection, and reference board bring-up.\nHelp create and maintain customer-facing technical documentation guiding board design, including design guides, application notes, and layout recommendations.\n\nHands-on Lab Testing & Troubleshooting:\n\nPerform hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and functional testing in the lab.\nUtilize standard lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) to diagnose and resolve hardware issues.\nAssist with basic board rework and electrical characterization.\n\nQualifications & Requirements\nEducation:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Engineering (BSCE), or related engineering field.\n\nExperience:\n\n2–6 years of experience in hardware engineering, applications support, board design, or hardware validation.\n\nCore Requirements:\n\nSolid understanding of general electrical engineering and PCB design fundamentals.\nHands-on experience working in a hardware lab with standard test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies).\nBasic understanding of power management, thermal principles, and board-level interconnects.\nAbility to create clear, customer-facing technical documentation and design guidance.\nStrong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications\n\nMaster’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.\nFamiliarity with high-speed serial interfaces (such as SerDes) and signal integrity fundamentals.\nExperience evaluating DC-DC power converters or power delivery networks (PDN).\nFamiliarity with AI-coding tools (Claude/Codex)\nExperience with high-speed PCB stack-up and impedance control design rules.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\nThe annual base salary range for this position is USD 101,000.00 To USD 162,000.00\n\nAs 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.\n\nBroadcom 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.\n\nBroadcom 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.\n\nIf you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.","company":"Broadcom","rawCompany":"broadcom","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-28T09:38:27.714Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardware Applications Engineer","description":"Please Note:\n\n1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job.\n\n2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.\n\nJob Description:\n\nRole Overview\n\nBroadcom is seeking a motivated Hardware Applications Engineer to join our AI Networking Infrastructure team on-site, working with Enterprise, high-growth Frontier Labs, and Hyperscalers. In this evolving role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to provide hardware technical support, board-level debug assistance, and laboratory validation for Broadcom’s industry-leading semiconductor solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Support & Design Guidance:\n\nProvide hardware design support and technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.\nAssist with schematic and PCB layout reviews, component selection, and reference board bring-up.\nHelp create and maintain customer-facing technical documentation guiding board design, including design guides, application notes, and layout recommendations.\n\nHands-on Lab Testing & Troubleshooting:\n\nPerform hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and functional testing in the lab.\nUtilize standard lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) to diagnose and resolve hardware issues.\nAssist with basic board rework and electrical characterization.\n\nQualifications & Requirements\nEducation:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Engineering (BSCE), or related engineering field.\n\nExperience:\n\n2–6 years of experience in hardware engineering, applications support, board design, or hardware validation.\n\nCore Requirements:\n\nSolid understanding of general electrical engineering and PCB design fundamentals.\nHands-on experience working in a hardware lab with standard test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies).\nBasic understanding of power management, thermal principles, and board-level interconnects.\nAbility to create clear, customer-facing technical documentation and design guidance.\nStrong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications\n\nMaster’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.\nFamiliarity with high-speed serial interfaces (such as SerDes) and signal integrity fundamentals.\nExperience evaluating DC-DC power converters or power delivery networks (PDN).\nFamiliarity with AI-coding tools (Claude/Codex)\nExperience with high-speed PCB stack-up and impedance control design rules.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\nThe annual base salary range for this position is USD 101,000.00 To USD 162,000.00\n\nAs 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.\n\nBroadcom 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.\n\nBroadcom 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.\n\nIf you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.","datePosted":"2026-10-28T09:38:27.714Z","dateModified":"2026-10-28T09:38:27.714Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Broadcom","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Jose","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"89f7b2f424396643dff924e2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/89f7b2f424396643dff924e2"}}