PCIe Switch Architect
About The Position
The PCIe Architect in Broadcom’s DCSG division defines, specifies, and optimizes the PCIe architecture for the company’s PCIe switch products. The role works closely with hardware and firmware architects and developers to deliver robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of the PCIe switch industry. It spans near-term production products and longer-term research into new switch features, technologies, and product optimizations. The position is involved across the definition of PCIe switch solutions and takes a hands-on approach, working closely with design, verification, and validation teams. It also involves customer engagement, industry standards work, and support for development teams addressing complex technical issues.
Requirements
- 12 or more years of hardware development experience, including at least 5 years focused on PCIe architecture.
- Ability to lead debugging of complex hardware/software interaction and system-level performance issues.
- In-depth understanding of PCIe interface architecture.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex problems and solutions to executive management and discuss technical details with architecture peers and development teams.
- Ability to clearly document solutions at an architectural level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Write high-level architecture specifications for PCIe switch products and review micro-architecture specifications.
- Perform performance modeling and workload analysis, balancing trade-offs among power, performance, and area.
- Work with RTL design engineers to guide implementation.
- Work with verification engineers to define test plans and coverage metrics for complex architectural corner cases.
- Participate in and contribute to industry standards workgroups to support future product definition and goals.
- Conduct technical investigations and debugging for production solutions to optimize performance, evaluate future product features, or resolve product issues.
- Present architectural topics clearly and concisely to executive management.
- Engage with key customers to understand issues and future directions.
- Support development organizations in resolving complex issues and optimizing code for performance or efficiency.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Competitive new-hire equity grant and annual equity awards, subject to plan documents and award agreements
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) participation with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
