{"id":1415099,"url":"https://alion.io/job/broadcom-senior-ic-validation-engineer","title":"Senior IC Validation Engineer","company":{"id":95,"name":"Broadcom","domain":"broadcom.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/broadcom","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":87,"open_postings":96,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.531,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Colorado Springs, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":91100,"max":146000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":146000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T20:28:32Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T02:06:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Please Note:\n1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)\n2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.\nJob Description:\nThe primary role of the IC Validation team is validating Broadcom's storage and PCIe switch silicon products to ensure they meet all applicable industry standards and operate completely in their intended applications. IC Validation engineers work with the development engineering departments (hardware and software) in validating and debugging new products in a lab environment. This team is continually working with state of the art equipment on leading edge storage and PCIe switch silicon spanning across the pre (emulation) and post silicon validation cycle.\nResponsibilities can include:\nConstruct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon\nDevelop C/C++ based embedded firmware and or/host software tools and applications for low level system validation\nDevelop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipment \nWork in parallel with the software development, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams as part of the pre/post silicon validation process\nWork with the board development team on validation and reference board designs and new product requirements\nDrive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the complete system level. Propose creative workarounds and implement solutions to complex problems.\nWork with external customers on initial silicon bring-up and system level integration/troubleshooting \nEffectively present technical information to teams of engineers. Educate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operation \nWork with the Technical Publications group on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals\nQualifications:\nLegal authorization to work in the US\nMinimum 3+ years industry experience with Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering field; or minimum 5+ years industry experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering\nExperience developing/debugging C/C++ based code (emphasis in embedded FW and system drivers/host applications preferred)\nExperience developing/debugging automated test scripts written in in Python\nWorking knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming preferred\nSolid understanding of computer architecture and system level operation/execution\nPractical experience in system level debug utilizing FW debuggers, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.\nExcellent problem solving skills and attention to detail\nPCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol experience preferred including knowledge of LTSSM, system enumeration and configuration space format.\nUnderstanding of basic PCB concepts \nAbility to read and understand board level schematics\nExperience with Linux environments\nAbility to work independently with little or no supervision under tight schedules\nAbility to quickly learn new technologies\nStrong communication skills, including verbal, presentation, and documentation\nExcellent teamwork skills\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00\nAs 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.\nBroadcom 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.\nBroadcom 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.\nIf you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4543,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["RF & Wireless Hardware","Virtualization & Containers","Network Equipment","AI Chips & Accelerators"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T20:28:32Z"}],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":28,"reasons":["conf:3","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":146000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/broadcom-senior-ic-validation-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/broadcom-senior-ic-validation-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T02:56:03Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2308,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2692,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}