Broadcom

Field Applications Engineer

Broadcom
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSan Jose • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in embedded networking software design and development, particularly with Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols. Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to customers and collaborating with sales teams to drive product demand.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Networking Software DesignEthernet L2/L3 Switching ProtocolsSDK Overview PresentationsCustomer Relationship BuildingField Applications Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudLinuxSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support XGS-Tomahawk series products in AI clusters for scale-up, scale-out, and scale-across applications
  • Support top cloud customers in compute and AI/ML
  • Assist customers in running the switch development kit in their OS/platform environment
  • Work with embedded operating systems such as Linux
  • Identify software bugs and write or suggest software fixes
  • Suggest appropriate API usage for traffic management, congestion control, and scheduling features
  • Give SDK overview presentations
  • Explain Ethernet protocols, switching, and packet-processing architecture to customers
  • Answer customer questions about product features with timely and accurate information
  • Work with Field Sales Engineers to increase demand for Broadcom Wired Segment products
  • Understand customer applications to identify key technology and product features for next-generation products
  • Act as technical liaison between the Core Switching Group Software Development Team, Factory Application Teams, and customers
  • Work as part of the sales organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 12 years experience in embedded networking software design and development
  • Ability to understand millions of lines of code and write patches
  • Expert in Ethernet L2/L3 switching protocols
  • BSEE/BSCS required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player, independent, self-starter, “can-do” attitude, adaptable to rapidly changing market requirements, ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Ability to handle intense pressure and execute
  • Ability to build strong relationships with customers
  • Past record of success
  • Must be permanent resident/US citizen
  • 2 years experience as a field applications engineer highly desired but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive new hire equity grant
  • Annual equity awards
  • 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
  • Vacation time
  • Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws

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Hard Skills
Software Bug IdentificationAPI Usage for Traffic ManagementLinux Operating SystemsPatch WritingSoftware Development Kit (SDK)Packet-Processing ArchitectureCongestion ControlScheduling FeaturesCode UnderstandingTechnical Liaison
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam PlayerAdaptabilityAbility to Handle Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
BSEEBSCS
Industry Keywords
AI ClustersCloud ComputingSwitch Development KitBroadcom Wired Segment ProductsSales Organization