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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Applications Engineer - **Company:** Broadcom - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,900.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Broadcom, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Scripting, Pcb Layout, Visual Basic Language - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/hsip-application-engineer-san-jose-ca--26f9a382-cccb-4a5c-856e-a951a0c6e75c ## About the Role Are you looking for a great opportunity as a highly motivated and experienced HSIP product Applications Engineer?, Bachelors in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience; at this level postgraduate coursework may be desirable or Masters degree in Engineering and 6+ years of related experience You should have experience and/or knowledge in most if not all of the following areas: Applications Engineering * Direct customer interaction and involvement * Project or time management skills * Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently * Ability to explain and train others on complex technology * Debugging of complicated problems or bugs * Hardware/software/firmware bring-up * Training of customers and/or FAEs Architecture and Low Level Hardware/Software * Strong working knowledge of high-speed (10Gbps+) phy and SerDes * Experience with Ethernet system and standard is preferred. * Experience with 100Gbps/200Gbps optical system and standard is preferred. OTN experience is a plus. * Architecture, programming, or support of complex System on a Chip devices is a plus * Register level programming of complex devices Practical knowledge of C, C++, and Visual Basic is needed to modify/create simple function/script. Hardware, high-speed SerDes, or system (board) experience is a plus. Experience with high-speed Signal Integrity issues is a plus. Experience with optical components and tester is a plus. Experience with PAM4 is a plus. Should be able to review PCB layout and schematic Experience using Ethernet traffic generator, High-speed scope, Jitter Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, and OTN tester is a plus. Communications * Excellent written and verbal skills * Fluency (conversational and/or technical) in foreign languages is a plus * Strong presentation skills are desired * Excellent team-work skills Outstanding problem solving skills and great attitude are required for this position., Architectural Analysis, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Debugging Skills, Ethernet, High Speed Scopes, Legal, Low-Level Design, Marketing, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Visual Basic, Multilingual, Multitasking, Network Performance/Analysis, On Site Support, Post-Sales, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Product Design, Product Engineering, SERDES, Sales, Sales Support, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Schematics, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Spectrum Analyzers, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills ## Description Leverage your background in hardware/software, systems, and technical applications engineering to provide support to Tier 1 customers, who are designing their products with Broadcom's phys. In this position you will be required to become an expert in the architecture of our 100/400/800/1600 Gigabit phys that allows Broadcom to sustain its market leading position. You will interface with both customers and our Field Applications Engineers supporting pre-sales activity and ensuring the successful launch of the finished products. Fundamentally your role is to help secure customer design wins and assist customers in bringing their products to market rapidly and successfully. You will contribute directly to the success of the products and customers that you support. Responsibilities include: * Support of architecture and low-level hardware questions and issues * Pre-sales and post-sales support via email, phone, and customer visits * Documentation * Product definition and roadmap * Analysis of customer architecture and requirements * Debugging of complicated issues and problems * Board debugging and bring up * Schematic and layout design reviews * Training of customers and Field Applications Engineers You will work directly with customers and must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with and support these customers. You will also work with a variety of internal employees in Hardware and Software Engineering, Architecture, Field Applications Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and senior management. While most work will be performed at Broadcom offices, some work will be done on customer premises necessitating travel. 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