R&D Staff Hardware Engineer
Company websitebroadcom.com (Broadcom, opens in new tab)
Base salary $121,900 to $195,000
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 (59 min ago) · observed since
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Job Description:
As a Staff Hardware Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Ultra High-performance electronic products. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and are proud of delivering high-quality products. We have a One Person One Board development culture, so you will own all aspects of EE hardware design, including BOM creation, participation with vendor negotiators, circuit/board design, development, and validation. 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 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.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
Large high-powered SOCs based on advanced silicon and packaging process technologies, including 2D, 2.5D, and 2.5D with 3D memories.
Precision Scopes, Analyzers, development & validation tools.
Power and Thermal issues associated with PCBs with 1kW+ footprints
High-speed & High-density signaling with SerDes rates of 112G+
Demonstrate participation in a cross-functional development team.
Work with support groups, including Manufacturing, Compliance, and Safety.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 8+ years of related experience
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00
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 ($121,900) is above 32% of the 4,283 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 listingR&D Staff Hardware Engineer$121,900 to $195,000
Design Verification Engineer$120K to $192K
Principal AI Development Engineer$118,800 to $190,000
PCB HW Design Engineer$121,900 to $195,000
Test Engineer (ATE)$121,900 to $195,000
Physical Design Engineer$121,900 to $195,000
Design Engineer - Flow Development$121,900 to $195,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| R&D Staff Hardware Engineer (this listing) | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Design Verification Engineer | $120K - $192K |
| Principal AI Development Engineer | $118,800 - $190,000 |
| PCB HW Design Engineer | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Test Engineer (ATE) | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Physical Design Engineer | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Design Engineer - Flow Development | $121,900 - $195,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-20
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 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00
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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.
