Principal Hardware Engineer
Company websitebroadcom.com (Broadcom, opens in new tab)
Base salary $143,800 to $230,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Jose Innovation Drive, CA
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- LocationSan Jose Innovation Drive, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (12 min ago) · observed since
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Job Description:
As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will be the technical lead responsible for a design team developing and delivering ultra-high-performance electronic products. In addition to team leadership, Technical leads participate in the process and are expected to own and design critical pieces of a solution. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and take pride in delivering high-quality products. You will own all aspects of EE hardware design, including BOM creation, participation in vendor negotiations, circuit/board design, and the development and validation of a product range. Our Cradle-to-Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will help with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining. You will drive a philosophy of small teams of experienced engineers supporting a One Person One Board development culture.
You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams at an engineering leadership level.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
- Placement of Large high-powered SOCs based on advanced silicon and packaging process technologies, including 2D, 2.5D, and 2.5D with 3D memories.
- Deep understanding and experience in PCB board layout
- Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production.
- Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 12+ years of related experience
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00
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.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
Source: Broadcom on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($143,800) is above 58% of the 4,274 Engineering (non-software) roles nationwide listed on this site; 13 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,500; the middle half runs from $116,800 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingPrincipal Hardware Engineer$143,800 to $230,000
R&D Engineer IC Design 5$143,800 to $230,000
DFT Lead Engineer$143,800 to $230,000
Principal Physical Design Engineer$143,800 to $230,000
Staff Software Engineer$143,800 to $230,000
R&D Engineer Software 5$143,800 to $230,000
Physical Design Engineer$143,800 to $230,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Principal Hardware Engineer (this listing) | $143,800 - $230,000 |
| R&D Engineer IC Design 5 | $143,800 - $230,000 |
| DFT Lead Engineer | $143,800 - $230,000 |
| Principal Physical Design Engineer | $143,800 - $230,000 |
| Staff Software Engineer | $143,800 - $230,000 |
| R&D Engineer Software 5 | $143,800 - $230,000 |
| Physical Design Engineer | $143,800 - $230,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
