Reliability Engineer
Company websitebroadcom.com (Broadcom, opens in new tab)
Base salary $109,700 to $175,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fort Collins, CO
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- LocationFort Collins, CO
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Broadcom is a world leader in custom ASIC design including but not limited to cutting edge AI solutions. Broadcom is in search of a Reliability Engineer to join Broadcom's Global Operations Quality Assurance Team in Fort Collins, CO. The Reliability team enables Broadcom to bring leading edge Silicon and Packaging solutions to market by performing reliability qualifications.
This hands-on engineering position will consist of interacting with the various BRCM Business Units (BU’s) as they engage with the REL Lab (Fort Collins) for qualification support for new products. Responsibilities will include working with teams both internal and external to Broadcom to ensure all necessary data is provided to meet qualification schedules. Generate hardware specifications for external board vendors. Responsible for board design review and thermal solution verification prior to PCB fabrication. Secondary responsibilities will include setup, verification, and checkout for HTOL.
A successful Reliability Engineer is a highly motivated, self-starter with excellent communication skills and an active team member. The candidate will know or be able to learn reliability qualification, including design, verification and setup and debug to successfully support Broadcom’s leading edge Silicon and Packaging solutions. Strong hardware design and or ASIC test engineering experience is a must.
Job Responsibilities will include the following:
- Board hardware schematic and layout review.
- Thermal head simulation and design review.
- Liaise between various external vendors and internal Business Units (BUs).
- Converting HTOL vectors to run on in-house MCC HTOL systems.
- Provide technical engineering support for the REL Lab team.
- Board, socket debug for setup or vector issues.
- Complete initial biased stress certifications.
- Working with BUs to develop biased and unbiased stress testing plans for critical projects.
- Manage biased stress project schedules (Internal and External) to critical milestones.
- Ensure REL project completion to meet the qualification expectations.
Education:
- BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer) or related field and 8+ years of related experience is desired.
- Less than 8 years of related experience or a degree in other Engineering or Science disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of Reliability Qualification stress tests.
- HTOL, HTS, TC, THB, uHAST, bHAST, Preconditioning / Reflow
- Test engineering experience.
- Schematic design and PCB layout design / review.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to catch schematic and board layout errors.
- Able to utilize AI to develop software tools to aid in complex and tedious tasks.
- Familiarity with industry IC stress test standards: JEDEC, Mil-Std, etc.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a REL Lab environment
- Able to juggle multiple projects in various stages of development & completion across several business units with differing priorities.
- A background in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Test Engineering, IC Chip Design or Hardware Design would be a plus.
- Experience with Micro Control Company (MCC) HTOL, AEHR Test Sonoma HTOL, and/or Biased HAST Equipment.
- Experience with running HTOL and bHAST projects for various IC products.
- Experience with electrical bench test setup, measurement, and debug.
- Hands-on experience in support of HTOL projects.
- Proven track record in a lab team environment.
- This role supports multiple Broadcom BUs. It is imperative that the individual be able to work efficiently and independently, while also communicating effectively and professionally in online meetings, by email, and by phone.
- Work shift flexibility may be required for special circumstances for critical project support.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
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 ($109,700) is above 14% of the 4,160 Engineering (non-software) roles nationwide listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,600; 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 6, 2026.
This listingReliability Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
AI Software Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
Senior Digital / Mixed-Signal IC Design or Verification Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
DSP System Architect$109,700 to $175,500
Staff IC Verification Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
Mainframe Software Development Engineer in Test$109,700 to $175,500
R&D Staff Software Engineer$109,700 to $175,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer (this listing) | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| AI Software Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| Senior Digital / Mixed-Signal IC Design or Verification Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| DSP System Architect | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| Staff IC Verification Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| Mainframe Software Development Engineer in Test | $109,700 - $175,500 |
| R&D Staff Software Engineer | $109,700 - $175,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-12
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA-Colorado-Fort Collins-4380 Ziegler Road
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
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- 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.
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