Principal Hardware Engineer
- Pay
- $143,800 – $230,000 per year
- Location
- USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Executive
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- PCB layout
- SOC and advanced packaging (2.5D/3D)
- hardware lifecycle product ownership
- cross-functional hardware development
Also useful
- customer trial support
- field issue resolution
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Paid sick leave
About the role
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About the role
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.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Broadcom's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Principal Hardware Engineer posting at Broadcom states compensation of $143,800 – $230,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Broadcom's official career site.
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