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# Hardware Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Broadcom
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $101,000.0 - $162,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Application Notes, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Signal Integrity, Hardware Testing, Claude
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e648e1eba7862f1

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Engineering (BSCE), or related engineering field., + 2-6 years of experience in hardware engineering, applications support, board design, or hardware validation., + 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., * 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.

## Description

* 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.
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 * 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.