Senior Serdes System Design Engineer/Architect

This is a DSP/Systems Design Engineering position for high-speed Serdes products in the Physical Layer Products (PLP) Division. You will join a team of expert communication system/mixed-signal ASIC designers involved in the design, verification, and implementation of advanced signal processing algorithms for the physical layer of high-speed Serdes at speeds of 100G+. The types of algorithms that will be implemented include PAM & other higher-order modulation, single/multi-input adaptive equalizers/cancellers, single/multi-dimensioned FEC, digital filters, and interface/integration with analog functions and analysis and compensation for analog circuit non-idealities. You will be collaborating closely with analog & digital designers to successfully implement the algorithms in advanced silicon technology nodes and work with DVT/lab engineers to validate your designs for high-volume production. You will support the group contribute to the development of next-generation wireline communications standards at standard bodies such as IEEE and OIF.

Responsibilities include:

Develop channel models and run simulations to help define Serdes architecture

Define and document signal processing block requirements, architecture, and lab test plan

Develop bit-exact MATLAB and C/C++ system models for simulation and verification

Develop and run system-level simulation suites of the Serdes to evaluate architectural tradeoffs

Work with the design team to perform vector matching verification with RTL simulations

Develop, test, and debug firmware associated with physical layer functionality

Lab testing and debug of Serdes

Documentation/application note development and customer support

Support marketing group with customer meetings and collateral

Job Requirements

B.S.E.E. plus 8+ years relevant experience OR M.S.E.E. plus 6 years required

Expert knowledge in Communication Theory

Expert knowledge in Digital Signal Processing algorithms

Working knowledge of Analog circuit behavior

Working knowledge of Transmission line theory and s-parameter

Expert in MATLAB, C/C++ programming

Good hands-on skills in the lab

Experience in designing high-speed Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) PLLs is a very big plus.

Experience in equalization techniques for wireline communication applications such as read-channel is also a very big plus.

RTL coding is a plus

Knowledge of IEEE 802.3/OIF 100G/200G/400G Serdes standards and PCIe Gen6/Gen7 standards is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

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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