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≈ $96k – $185k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (San Jose)
Seniority
Staff · 8+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. Broadcom scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Broadcom is an American semiconductor and infrastructure software company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, whose chip lineage runs back through Avago to the Hewlett-Packard components division. It designs networking switch and routing silicon that carries a large share of data centre traffic, custom AI accelerators built for hyperscale customers, plus wireless, broadband, storage and optical components. A sequence of very large acquisitions, culminating in the sixty-nine billion dollar purchase of VMware in 2023, has made infrastructure software roughly as important as chips to the group, and it is one of the most valuable listed technology companies in the world.

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Job Description:

Core Switching Group (CSG) Software Field Applications Engineer (FAE) will be supporting industry leading XGS-Tomahawk series of products in AI clusters for scale up, scale out, scale across applications. This individual will be responsible for top-5 cloud customers who are leaders in compute and AI/ML space.

Key responsibilities are to assist customers in running switch development kit in their OS/platform environment, be familiar with embedded OS's like linux, identify s/w bugs, write/suggest software fixes, suggest the appropriate use of APIs to implement features like traffic management, congestion control, scheduling, give SDK overview presentations. Understand ethernet protocol/switching/packet processing architecture thoroughly and answer customers' questions regarding the features, providing timely and accurate information. Work with Field Sales Engineers to increase demand for Broadcom Wired Segment products. Understand the customer's application in order to identify key technology and product features for next generation products. Act as technical liaison between Core Switching Group Software Development Team, Factory Application Teams and the customer. This position is part of sales organization. You must be permanent resident/US citizen. This is an onsite position in Broadcom San Jose office and not relocation eligible.

Job Requirements:

- 8 years experience in embedded networking software design and development

-Be able to understand millions of line of code and write patches

-Expert in Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols 2 years experience as a field applications engineer (highly desired but not a must)

-BSEE/BSCS required. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

-Team player, independent, self-starter, "can-do" attitude, adaptable to rapidly changing market requirements, ability to prioritize and multitask.

-Be able to handle intense pressure and be able to execute.

-Be able to build strong relationships with customers.

-Past record of success.

Compensation and Benefits

The On Target Earnings (OTE) range for this position is USD To USD

OTE includes Sales Incentive Commission in accordance with relevant plan documents and salary. In addition, as a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible to receive a competitive new hire equity grant and annual equity awards, directly connecting your success 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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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