Full-Time

Senior Serdes System Design Engineer/Architect

Deadline 8/22/26
Broadcom Limited

Broadcom Limited

10,001+ employees

Semiconductor products and infrastructure software provider

Compensation Overview

$108k - $192k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity Grants

Austin, TX, USA + 2 more

More locations: San Jose, CA, USA | Irvine, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Hardware Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
MATLAB
C/C++

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Requirements
  • B.S.E.E. plus 8+ years relevant experience OR M.S.E.E. plus 6 years required)
  • Expert knowledge in Communication Theory
  • Expert knowledge in Digital Signal Processing algorithms
  • Working knowledge of Analog circuit behavior
  • Working knowledge of Transmission line theory and s-parameter
  • Expert in MATLAB, C/C++ programming
  • Good hands-on skills in the lab
  • Experience in designing high-speed Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) PLLs is a very big plus
  • Experience in equalization techniques for wireline communication applications such as read-channel is also a very big plus
  • RTL coding is a plus
  • Knowledge of IEEE 802.3/OIF 100G/200G/400G Serdes standards and PCIe Gen6/Gen7 standards is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Develop channel models and run simulations to help define Serdes architecture
  • Define and document signal processing block requirements, architecture, and lab test plan
  • Develop bit-exact MATLAB and C/C++ system models for simulation and verification
  • Develop and run system-level simulation suites of the Serdes to evaluate architectural tradeoffs
  • Work with the design team to perform vector matching verification with RTL simulations
  • Develop, test, and debug firmware associated with physical layer functionality
  • Lab testing and debug of Serdes
  • Documentation/application note development and customer support
  • Support marketing group with customer meetings and collateral
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in designing high-speed Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) PLLs is a very big plus
  • Experience in equalization techniques for wireline communication applications such as read-channel is also a very big plus
  • RTL coding is a plus
  • Knowledge of IEEE 802.3/OIF 100G/200G/400G Serdes standards and PCIe Gen6/Gen7 standards is a plus

Broadcom designs and sells semiconductors and infrastructure software for data centers, telecom networks, and consumer devices. Its semiconductors include processors, switches, storage controllers, and networking chips; its software portfolio includes DX Unified Infrastructure Management for observability across traditional and cloud environments. The company differentiates itself by offering a large, integrated portfolio that combines high-performance hardware with enterprise-grade software for a wide range of customers. Its goal is to help customers build fast, reliable, and scalable IT infrastructure at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI semiconductor revenue guided to $16 billion in Q3, above 200% growth.
  • Infrastructure software delivered $7.18 billion in recurring revenue, supporting cash flow stability.
  • Custom ASIC relationships with hyperscalers, including Apple, create large long-duration demand.

What critics are saying

  • AI revenue concentration creates dependence on a few hyperscaler customers.
  • VMware licensing backlash threatens renewals, downgrades, and enterprise software churn.
  • Foundry reliance on TSMC exposes shipments to capacity, yield, and allocation disruptions.

What makes Broadcom Limited unique

  • Broadcom pairs custom AI semiconductors with recurring infrastructure software revenue.
  • Its products target mission-critical data center, networking, and hybrid-cloud environments.
  • Broadcom's software portfolio spans mainframe, security, private cloud, and observability.

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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