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Broadcom is hiring a Hardware Applications Engineer in San Jose, CA. It is a full-time role in Hardware & Semiconductors, asking for at least 2 years of experience, first listed on November 1. Broadcom has 99 other openings in the US, 33 of them in San Jose, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 60 Hardware & Chips openings in San Jose, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $195,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Broadcom has not published pay for this job, or we could not find it in the advert. Of the 176 hardware & chips jobs in California on USA Jobs 24, 50% show pay, and the typical yearly midpoint among them is $197,000. That gives you a fair starting point when the subject comes up. California has a pay transparency law that requires most employers to give a pay range for jobs there, so it is reasonable to ask the recruiter for it.
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About hiring at Broadcom
Broadcom has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 10 states. Most are in software & IT (48), hardware & chips (31) and product & design (6). The biggest locations are San Jose, CA (34), Fort Collins-, CO (27) and Plano, TX (12). 6% of them are remote, 2% are open to entry-level candidates and 4% show pay. We collect Broadcom's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
Role Overview
Broadcom 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Support & Design Guidance:
- Provide hardware design support and technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Assist with schematic and PCB layout reviews, component selection, and reference board bring-up.
- Help create and maintain customer-facing technical documentation guiding board design, including design guides, application notes, and layout recommendations.
- Hands-on Lab Testing & Troubleshooting:
- Perform hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and functional testing in the lab.
- Utilize standard lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) to diagnose and resolve hardware issues.
- Assist with basic board rework and electrical characterization.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Engineering (BSCE), or related engineering field.
- Experience:
- 2–6 years of experience in hardware engineering, applications support, board design, or hardware validation.
- Core Requirements:
- Solid understanding of general electrical engineering and PCB design fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience working in a hardware lab with standard test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies).
- Basic understanding of power management, thermal principles, and board-level interconnects.
- Ability to create clear, customer-facing technical documentation and design guidance.
- Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Familiarity with high-speed serial interfaces (such as SerDes) and signal integrity fundamentals.
- Experience evaluating DC-DC power converters or power delivery networks (PDN).
- Familiarity with AI-coding tools (Claude/Codex)
- Experience with high-speed PCB stack-up and impedance control design rules.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 101,000.00 To USD 162,000.00
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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