Broadcom Jobshttp://broadcom.jobs2012-05-21 14:15:36.390824USAIrvineAuto req ID 18868BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom is developing solutions supporting the next generation of 3G and 4G high-speed mobile technologies. As part of the CellAirity™ Mobile Platform, Broadcom offers a family of HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access), EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution), GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) baseband processors for use in cellular handsets, PC cards and other wireless-enabled consumer electronics. As wireless handsets and portable media players emerge as the dominant platform for mobile multimedia, Broadcom offers a family of mobile multimedia processors offering the ability to build next generation handheld devices supporting the latest in multimedia applications such as audio and video telephony, messaging, interactive gaming, location-based services and improved Web browsing. Broadcom is helping to build the next generation of mobile devices through our broad portfolio of industry-leading technologies for Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, VoIP, FM radio, DVB-H mobile TV, multimedia and other emerging technologies. In this role, you will work closely with RFIC design team as a RF System Engineer and you will be responsible for: RF Transceiver Integration - Integrating transmitter and receiver gain control tables - Overall system performance from the antenna to the baseband. - Using your knowledge knowledge of analog circuits in an RF Transceiver, provide solutions to issues that arise from non-linear systems. - Debugging and optimizing RF parameter such as (EVM, ACLR, SNR and BER) System Lineup Analysis - Work with ASIC designers to come up with an overall system budget analysis and help drive ASIC specs. - Analyze various component specs against system budgets. RF Platform Front End Engine - Overall performance of the RF Engine is the responsibility of the Platform RF Systems Team - Work closely with ASIC and HW teams to integrate, optimize and validate the RF parameters in a GSM/UMTS system. Baseband System Architecture - Work with advanced modem team to develop and optimize internal calibrations, algorithms and procedures Firmware - In this role, you will develop algorithms and procedures which will be used directly in Firmware (FW) releases. Front End Component Specs - Meet with perspective Vendors and help drive component specs to meet overall system requirements. Job Requirements - BSEE degree and minimum of 12 years related experience; MSEE and a minimum 9 year experience, or Ph.D. and 6 year experience of direct experience related to job description above. - Must have 3-5 years of experience with integration and testing of cellular systems. - Must have RF System knowledge and be able to generate front end system lineups. - Must have hands-on experience with GSM/GPRS/EDGE/ WCDMA/LTE test systems and test methodology. Strong understanding of baseband architecture is a plus RF System Architecture - Solid understanding of RF PLL, LNA, PGA in Direct IQ and Small Signal Polar Architectures - Familiar with ADC and DAC implementations and digital algorithms. Firmware - Good understanding of C code - Past experience with software development for embedded systems is a plus. Verilog Knowledge - Understanding of Verilog is a plus. - Some FPGA development is also a plus. ADS or Simulink (MATLAB) experience - Many tasks require analysis done through simulations. Experience in with ADS or MATLAB is a plus. RF Matching - Solid understanding of S-parameters and component matching is expected. - Familiar with matching under VSWR conditions is expected. Characterization and Debug - Must be comfortable in a lab environment - Should be able to generate automated scripts using Python or similar tools to help characterize and debug issues. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Irvine Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-04-24 20:15:17United StatesBroadcomCalifornia18868BRCAIrvine, CA28151000http://broadcom.jobs/xml/28151000/jobUSAIrvineAuto req ID 18870BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom is developing solutions supporting the next generation of 3G and 4G high-speed mobile technologies. As part of the CellAirity™ Mobile Platform, Broadcom offers a family of HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access), EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution), GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) baseband processors for use in cellular handsets, PC cards and other wireless-enabled consumer electronics. As wireless handsets and portable media players emerge as the dominant platform for mobile multimedia, Broadcom offers a family of mobile multimedia processors offering the ability to build next generation handheld devices supporting the latest in multimedia applications such as audio and video telephony, messaging, interactive gaming, location-based services and improved Web browsing. Broadcom is helping to build the next generation of mobile devices through our broad portfolio of industry-leading technologies for Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, VoIP, FM radio, DVB-H mobile TV, multimedia and other emerging technologies. In this role, you will work closely with RFIC design team as a RF System Engineer and you will be responsible for: RF Transceiver Integration - Integrating transmitter and receiver gain control tables - Overall system performance from the antenna to the baseband. - Using your knowledge knowledge of analog circuits in an RF Transceiver, provide solutions to issues that arise from non-linear systems. - Debugging and optimizing RF parameter such as (EVM, ACLR, SNR and BER) System Lineup Analysis - Work with ASIC designers to come up with an overall system budget analysis and help drive ASIC specs. - Analyze various component specs against system budgets. RF Platform Front End Engine - Overall performance of the RF Engine is the responsibility of the Platform RF Systems Team - Work closely with ASIC and HW teams to integrate, optimize and validate the RF parameters in a GSM/UMTS system. Baseband System Architecture - Work with advanced modem team to develop and optimize internal calibrations, algorithms and procedures Firmware - In this role, you will develop algorithms and procedures which will be used directly in Firmware (FW) releases. Front End Component Specs - Meet with perspective Vendors and help drive component specs to meet overall system requirements. Job Requirements - BSEE degree and minimum of 12 years related experience; MSEE and a minimum 9 year experience, or Ph.D. and 6 year experience of direct experience related to job description above. - Must have 3-5 years of experience with integration and testing of cellular systems. - Must have RF System knowledge and be able to generate front end system lineups. - Must have hands-on experience with GSM/GPRS/EDGE/ WCDMA/LTE test systems and test methodology. Strong understanding of baseband architecture is a plus RF System Architecture - Solid understanding of RF PLL, LNA, PGA in Direct IQ and Small Signal Polar Architectures - Familiar with ADC and DAC implementations and digital algorithms. Firmware - Good understanding of C code - Past experience with software development for embedded systems is a plus. Verilog Knowledge - Understanding of Verilog is a plus. - Some FPGA development is also a plus. ADS or Simulink (MATLAB) experience - Many tasks require analysis done through simulations. Experience in with ADS or MATLAB is a plus. RF Matching - Solid understanding of S-parameters and component matching is expected. - Familiar with matching under VSWR conditions is expected. Characterization and Debug - Must be comfortable in a lab environment - Should be able to generate automated scripts using Python or similar tools to help characterize and debug issues. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Irvine Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-04-24 20:14:16United StatesBroadcomCalifornia18870BRCAIrvine, CA28150961http://broadcom.jobs/xml/28150961/jobINDBangaloreAuto req ID 18896BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Sr Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Firmware/Software development for WLAN Network protocols Job Requirements 1. Master or Bachelors degree in Electronics/Telecom 2. 5 to 10 years of Experience in testing 3. Experience in Wireless is required, particularly in WLAN is desirable 4. Experience in C is a must, TCL/python/Perl/labview/VEE scripting is a big plus 5. Should have gone thru validation cycle of wireless ICs. 6. Knowledge of various host interfaces like SDIO, USB, PCIe 7. Knowledge of WinXP/Linux OSs. 8.Knowledge and experience in 802.x MAC layer network protocols 9. Should be a good team player with good attitude Country India State/Province India Cities City/Town Bangalore Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-04-18 20:09:04IndiaBroadcomNone18896BRNoneBangalore, IND27982225http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27982225/jobUSASunnyvaleAuto req ID 18533BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom is developing next generation Wireless (Wi-Fi) products for consumer electronics, PCs, Access Points and broadband routers. Broadcom’s AirForce family of 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN solutions are enabled across many product platforms. Wi-Fi based products are very rapidly growing, driven by Broadcom’s innovation and technology leadership. We’re looking for energetic, enthusiastic and driven engineers excited about 802.11 wireless networking, network protocols and embedded systems. In this position you will work with a team to develop and debug Wireless LAN (WLAN) chips and systems for very high volume mobile and embedded consumer electronics designs. The job spans pre-silicon architecture and HW/SW algorithm design/implementation/test to chip bring-up and characterization. Working with DSP, silicon, and RF designers in Broadcom's market leading WLAN group, you will help realize chip designs for integration into an ever increasing array of mobile and embedded devices. Job Requirements Typically requires a BS degree and 12 years of experience in the wireless design field, an MS degree and 9 years of experience in the wireless design field or a PhD and 6 years of experience in the wireless design field - Strong programming skills. Knowledge of C, Matlab, Tcl desirable. - Understanding of hardware design principles and some HDL (VHDL/Verilog) literacy. - DSP experience is desirable. - RF experience is desirable. - Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. - Must have excellent engineering problem solving skills. - Must be self motivated and comfortable working independently. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Sunnyvale Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-04-18 20:05:30United StatesBroadcomCalifornia18533BRCASunnyvale, CA27982121http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27982121/jobUSASan DiegoAuto req ID 18457BR Job Posting Title Multimedia Systems Design & Architecture (Sr. Principal Engineer) Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description The candidate should have experience in system and/or architecture in cellular mobile phone, portable or handheld system with emphasis in multimedia and memory architecture. It is required to have technology depth in one or more of the following areas: • Multimedia: 2D/3D Graphics (OpenVG, OpenGL), Video Codec Architecture (H.264, H.265, etc.), Display and Camera subsystems • Memory Controller Technology Basic Knowledge • Software Development, Software and Hardware Interaction • Critical system trade-off understanding, e.g. loading, choice of hardware accelerators, internal vs. external bandwidth optimization, power efficiency, etc. • Software Savvy: C/C++, assembly, RTOS • MIPI Interfaces • Experience in writing system specification • Excellent team collaboration and communications Experience and knowledge in some of these areas is also a plus: • Android Architecture and Requirements • System/Subsystem level modeling • System C, Object Oriented Programming Education: The candidate should have experience in system and/or architecture in cellular mobile phone, portable or handheld system with emphasis in multimedia and memory architecture. It is required to have technology depth in one or more of the following areas: • Multimedia: 2D/3D Graphics (OpenVG, OpenGL), Video Codec Architecture (H.264, H.265, etc.), Display and Camera subsystems • Memory Controller Technology Basic Knowledge • Software Development, Software and Hardware Interaction • Critical system trade-off understanding, e.g. loading, choice of hardware accelerators, internal vs. external bandwidth optimization, power efficiency, etc. • Software Savvy: C/C++, assembly, RTOS • MIPI Interfaces • Experience in writing system specification • Excellent team collaboration and communications Experience and knowledge in some of these areas is also a plus: • Android Architecture and Requirements • System/Subsystem level modeling • System C, Object Oriented Programming Job Requirements The candidate should have experience in system and/or architecture in cellular mobile phone, portable or handheld system with emphasis in multimedia and memory architecture. It is required to have technology depth in one or more of the following areas: • Multimedia: 2D/3D Graphics (OpenVG, OpenGL), Video Codec Architecture (H.264, H.265, etc.), Display and Camera subsystems • Memory Controller Technology Basic Knowledge • Software Development, Software and Hardware Interaction • Critical system trade-off understanding, e.g. loading, choice of hardware accelerators, internal vs. external bandwidth optimization, power efficiency, etc. • Software Savvy: C/C++, assembly, RTOS • MIPI Interfaces • Experience in writing system specification • Excellent team collaboration and communications Experience and knowledge in some of these areas is also a plus: • Android Architecture and Requirements • System/Subsystem level modeling • System C, Object Oriented Programming Education: Master Degree in EE or Computer Science is required Country United States State/Province California City/Town San Diego Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-03-31 05:49:36United StatesBroadcomCalifornia18457BRCASan Diego, CA27534523http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27534523/jobUSASunnyvaleAuto req ID 18454BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom is developing next generation Wireless (Wi-Fi) products for consumer electronics, PCs, Access Points and broadband routers. Broadcom’s AirForce family of 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN solutions are enabled across many product platforms. Wi-Fi based products are very rapidly growing, driven by Broadcom’s innovation and technology leadership. We’re looking for energetic, enthusiastic and driven engineers excited about 802.11 wireless networking, network protocols and embedded systems. In this position you will work with a team to develop and debug Wireless LAN (WLAN) chips and systems for very high volume mobile and embedded consumer electronics designs. The job spans pre-silicon architecture and HW/SW algorithm design/implementation/test to chip bring-up and characterization. Working with DSP, silicon, and RF designers in Broadcom's market leading WLAN group, you will help realize chip designs for integration into an ever increasing array of mobile and embedded devices. Job Requirements Typically requires a BS degree and 12 years of experience in the wireless design field, an MS degree and 9 years of experience in the wireless design field or a PhD and 6 years of experience in the wireless design field - Strong programming skills. Knowledge of C, Matlab, Tcl desirable. - Understanding of hardware design principles and some HDL (VHDL/Verilog) literacy. - DSP experience is desirable. - RF experience is desirable. - Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. - Must have excellent engineering problem solving skills. - Must be self motivated and comfortable working independently. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Sunnyvale Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-03-29 21:55:07United StatesBroadcomCalifornia18454BRCASunnyvale, CA27496531http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27496531/jobINDBangaloreAuto req ID 18511BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Principal engineer - systems design will be involved in 1. innovating new solutions for real world problems seen in bring-up of a WiFi transceiver chip 2. Participate in IEEE standards meeting on Broadcom's behalf, understand, contribute to technology development, and become the interface between the design team and IEEE standards activity. Job Requirements 1. Expert in signal processing for communication systems -- exposure to OFDM systems such as WiFi or LTE is a must. 2. Must have demonstrated capability of Wireless physical layer design. Granted patents and publications are added advantage. 3. Strong understanding of RF/Radio impairments and aspects of RF design that impact overall system performance 4. Lab experience with bringing up a chip is a strong advantage. 5. Open to frequent travel Country India State/Province India Cities City/Town Bangalore Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 10% - 25% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-03-21 18:19:24IndiaBroadcomNone18511BRNoneBangalore, IND27296715http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27296715/jobINDBangaloreAuto req ID 18287BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom offers a family of LTE (long term evolution), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access), EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution), GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) products for use in cellular phones, cellular modem cards and wireless PDAs. As wireless devices including handsets, data-cards and smart-phones, emerge as the dominant platform for mobile media convergence they are driving the need for higher data rates. Broadcom is developing solutions supporting the next generation of high-speed mobile technologies with a product roadmap that includes base-band processors for LTE, WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), as well as a portfolio of mobile multimedia co-processors. Broadcom will help to build a new generation of mobile devices supporting new applications such as video telephony and messaging, graphics-rich sports and news clips, interactive gaming, location-based services and improved web browsing. In this position you will: --Actively participate in the continuous development and improvement of baseband modem firmware for 3G (UMTS) Layer 1. --Actively participate in implementation of 3GPP change requests for HSPA+ (REL7/8/9) features and beyond. --Actively participate in baseband modem performance enhancements, memory and MIPS optimization. --Actively participate in problem log analysis and debugging of modem issues from customers, and generating efficient solutions. --Participate in system integration, verification, debugging and test of mobile devices. --Participate in conformance testing of mobile platform using in-house test equipment and at official test houses. --Support interoperability (IOT) and live network testing. --Travel domestic and international to support IOT, live network testing and conformance testing. Job Requirements Job requirements: Typically requires a BS degree and 12 years of experience or an MS degree and 9 years of experience or a PhD and 6 years of experience - At least 5 years of embedded programming experience using the C programming language - At least 5 years working experience of debugging cellular (GSM/WCDMA/LTE) and real time systems - Experience in Baseband Modem Protocol SW Design based on 3GPP standards - Strong understanding of communications theory applicable to cellular modems - Good knowledge and experience with WCDMA standards is highly desired - Good knowledge of RFIC concepts and/or experience with RFIC programming is beneficial Country India State/Province India Cities City/Town Bangalore Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-03-21 18:18:54IndiaBroadcomNone18287BRNoneBangalore, IND27296710http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27296710/jobUSASunnyvaleAuto req ID 18083BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Systems Engineer to design and develop protocol stacks for 4G wireless systems. - Requirement/Architecture/Design documents for 4G protocol stack - Prepare standard contributions - Wireless system simulations and performance optimization - Integration and Testing of 4G systems Job Requirements - Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering - 10+ years experience in design & development of wireless systems - 3+ years in managing wireless system design team - Expert in 3G/4G mobile wireless protocols - Knowledge of IP networking protocols and wireless standards - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proven people and project management skills Country United States State/Province California City/Town Sunnyvale Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 10% - 25% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-03-21 18:17:35United StatesBroadcomCalifornia18083BRCASunnyvale, CA27296674http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27296674/jobISRRamat GanAuto req ID 18395BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Sr Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Infrastructure and Networking Job Description System architect responsible for specifications of hardware architecture and software architecture for High Speed Controller group. The group develops state of the art silicon, firmware and software for high speed controllers with protocol offload capabilities. Job Requirements At least 10 years of experience. Excellent technical skills. Experience in SW or HW architecture preferably in chip company. Experience in drivers for high speed communication – strong advantage. Experience in networking, RDMA and storage networking – strong advantage. B.Sc and preferably M.Sc in EE or CS with honors Country Israel State/Province Israel Cities City/Town Ramat Gan Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-03-18 22:47:19IsraelBroadcomNone18395BRNoneRamat Gan, ISR27229670http://broadcom.jobs/xml/27229670/jobUSAMatawanAuto req ID 17968BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description This is a system scientist/engineer position. The candidate is responsible for the system architect, definition, design, simulation, performance analysis, verification, and troubleshooting of the signal processing subsystems used in the cutting-edge wireless cellular baseband modem. The candidate will also work with the software, hardware, and ASIC teams within the company in order to successfully fulfill the job. The candidate is expected to bring strong analytical skills and communication, signal processing theory into product development and optimizations and solve complicated system problems through analysis, simulation, and actual lab works. The critical and innovative thinking are desirable, and the willingness to get hands dirty is a must. Job Requirements 3GPP GSM, GPRS, and EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA and TD-SCDMA Strong C/C++ and Matlab programming Script language like Perl is desirable Real-time embedded programming In-depth understanding and knowledge in communication and signal processing theory and practices Familiarity of the CPU and general ASIC architecture Good oral and written communication skills Basic Qualifications Master degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Ph.D. is preferred. +5 years experiences in the area of wireless communications Country United States State/Province New Jersey City/Town Matawan Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-02-23 21:23:43United StatesBroadcomNew Jersey17968BRNJMatawan, NJ26714227http://broadcom.jobs/xml/26714227/jobUSASunnyvaleAuto req ID 17563BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Sr Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description You will get to work on very challenging problems in the PHY layer design of 4G modems. The position requires deep thinking, rigor, and a strong background in signal processing and communication theory. Understanding of wireless communication systems, RF electronics, familiarity with RF measurement procedures, and a passion for measuring and analyzing data is a required. You need to know C and Matlab. You might write the occasional modules in which things have to be coded with great precision; one-offs for testing and validation will be more of the norm. This is not a coding job. Intelligence, creativity, critical thinking skills, independence and excellent communication skills are a must. The successful candidate will develop algorithms and system design specifications and verify the implementation of the same in the lab and in simulation. We are looking for people with a passion for measuring things in the lab, mathematical sophistication, the desire to develop a deep understanding of the LTE standard, and an interest in cross layer design issues. Key Job Responsibilities Typical tasks include architecting, designing, and documenting bit accurate models of digital signal processing and control algorithms, along with accompanying models of RF and channel impairments. You will work closely with RF systems and RF IC engineers to understand radio requirements, RTL engineers to drive the implementation and verification of new designs, and baseband firmware engineers to support driver development. Specifically: Develop, implement, and validate signal processing architectures and algorithms for 4G modems. Develop a deep understanding of the LTE standard and use it for performance optimization, the design of new features. Conduct rigorous, carefully calibrated, and repeatable measurements and experiments. Analyze these data to developing a deep understanding of what’s happening, interpreting it, and communicating the results clearly. Develop test code to exercise the firmware and hardware. These test scripts are used to support experiments and data collection. Develop models for RF and mixed-signal paths. Validate system performance using these models along with bit-accurate hardware models using Matlab. Job Requirements Qualifications A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Strong aptitude for relating careful RF measurements to signal processing models Understanding of RF circuitry and impairments Depth in signal processing, linear algebra, and wireless communication systems Proficiency with Matlab. A good understanding of digital design is also a plus. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Sunnyvale Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 10% - 25% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-01-28 18:18:13United StatesBroadcomCalifornia17563BRCASunnyvale, CA26173711http://broadcom.jobs/xml/26173711/jobUSASunnyvaleAuto req ID 17564BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description You will get to work on very challenging problems in the PHY layer design of 4G modems. The position requires deep thinking, rigor, and a strong background in signal processing and communication theory. Understanding of wireless communication systems, RF electronics, familiarity with RF measurement procedures, and a passion for measuring and analyzing data is a required. You need to know C and Matlab. You might write the occasional modules in which things have to be coded with great precision; one-offs for testing and validation will be more of the norm. This is not a coding job. Intelligence, creativity, critical thinking skills, independence and excellent communication skills are a must. The successful candidate will develop algorithms and system design specifications and verify the implementation of the same in the lab and in simulation. We are looking for people with a passion for measuring things in the lab, mathematical sophistication, the desire to develop a deep understanding of the LTE standard, and an interest in cross layer design issues. Key Job Responsibilities Typical tasks include architecting, designing, and documenting bit accurate models of digital signal processing and control algorithms, along with accompanying models of RF and channel impairments. You will work closely with RF systems and RF IC engineers to understand radio requirements, RTL engineers to drive the implementation and verification of new designs, and baseband firmware engineers to support driver development. Specifically: Develop, implement, and validate signal processing architectures and algorithms for 4G modems. Develop a deep understanding of the LTE standard and use it for performance optimization, the design of new features. Conduct rigorous, carefully calibrated, and repeatable measurements and experiments. Analyze these data to developing a deep understanding of what’s happening, interpreting it, and communicating the results clearly. Develop test code to exercise the firmware and hardware. These test scripts are used to support experiments and data collection. Develop models for RF and mixed-signal paths. Validate system performance using these models along with bit-accurate hardware models using Matlab. Job Requirements Qualifications A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Strong aptitude for relating careful RF measurements to signal processing models Understanding of RF circuitry and impairments Depth in signal processing, linear algebra, and wireless communication systems Proficiency with Matlab. A good understanding of digital design is also a plus. Candidate will work to productize advanced Tx features including envelope tracking, digital predistortion, and antenna tuning. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Sunnyvale Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 10% - 25% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-01-28 18:17:44United StatesBroadcomCalifornia17564BRCASunnyvale, CA26173710http://broadcom.jobs/xml/26173710/jobUSASunnyvaleAuto req ID 17112BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom is developing next generation Wireless (Wi-Fi) products for consumer electronics, PCs, Access Points and broadband routers. Broadcom’s AirForce family of 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN solutions are enabled across many product platforms. Wi-Fi based products are very rapidly growing, driven by Broadcom’s innovation and technology leadership. We’re looking for energetic, enthusiastic and driven engineers excited about 802.11 wireless networking, network protocols and embedded systems. In this position you will work with a team to develop and debug Wireless LAN (WLAN) chips and systems for very high volume mobile and embedded consumer electronics designs. The job spans pre-silicon architecture and HW/SW algorithm design/implementation/test to chip bring-up and characterization. Working with DSP, silicon, and RF designers in Broadcom's market leading WLAN group, you will help realize chip designs for integration into an ever increasing array of mobile and embedded devices. Job Requirements Typically requires a BS degree and 12 years of experience in the wireless design field, an MS degree and 9 years of experience in the wireless design field or a PhD and 6 years of experience in the wireless design field - Strong programming skills. Knowledge of C, Matlab, Tcl desirable. - Understanding of hardware design principles and some HDL (VHDL/Verilog) literacy. - DSP experience is desirable. - RF experience is desirable. - Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. - Must have excellent engineering problem solving skills. - Must be self motivated and comfortable working independently. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Sunnyvale Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2012-01-10 20:31:02United StatesBroadcomCalifornia17112BRCASunnyvale, CA25809798http://broadcom.jobs/xml/25809798/jobCANRichmondAuto req ID 16965BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design (System Architecture) Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art, system-on-a-chip (SoC) and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®. We are looking for talented individuals to join our system architecture team in the Multimedia Application Processor Business Unit and contribute to the development of our next-generation Application Processors. Strong analytical skills and ability to think creatively are essential. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Performance benchmark measurements and automation • System performance analysis, validation and optimizations • System power analysis, estimation, measurements and optimizations As the work spans multi-disciplines, it is mandatory that successful candidates be able to interact well with other teams within the organization and be able to document and present findings and recommendations to these teams. Job Requirements This position requires someone with BSCS/BSEE or equivalent and with at least 12 years of related experience or an MSCS/MSEE and 9 years of related experience. Candidates with advanced degree but less industry experience will also be considered. You should have strong multi-disciplinary experience in two or more of the following areas: • Android and Linux OS *** Drivers development ***Kernel development • Smartphones / tablets performance benchmarking • HW/RTL design • Mobile device power management • Multimedia ***Framework and components development ***2D/3D graphics and multimedia acceleration ***OpenGL-ES, OpenMax, OpenCL ***Video compression technology • ARM architecture ***Cortex A-class processor ***AMBA bus system ***Multi-core processor systems • Peripherals such as USB controllers, codecs, security processors, memory controllers, eMMC / SDIO controllers Country Canada State/Province British Columbia City/Town Richmond Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Software Development2011-12-20 20:39:40CanadaBroadcomBritish Columbia16965BRBCRichmond, BC25480555http://broadcom.jobs/xml/25480555/jobUSASunnyvaleAuto req ID 17111BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom is developing next generation Wireless (Wi-Fi) products for consumer electronics, PCs, Access Points and broadband routers. Broadcom’s AirForce family of 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN solutions are enabled across many product platforms. Wi-Fi based products are very rapidly growing, driven by Broadcom’s innovation and technology leadership. We’re looking for energetic, enthusiastic and driven engineers excited about 802.11 wireless networking, network protocols and embedded systems. In this position you will work with a team to develop and debug Wireless LAN (WLAN) chips and systems for very high volume mobile and embedded consumer electronics designs. The job spans pre-silicon architecture and HW/SW algorithm design/implementation/test to chip bring-up and characterization. Working with DSP, silicon, and RF designers in Broadcom's market leading WLAN group, you will help realize chip designs for integration into an ever increasing array of mobile and embedded devices. Job Requirements Typically requires a BS degree and 12 years of experience in the wireless design field, an MS degree and 9 years of experience in the wireless design field or a PhD and 6 years of experience in the wireless design field - Strong programming skills. Knowledge of C, Matlab, Tcl desirable. - Understanding of hardware design principles and some HDL (VHDL/Verilog) literacy. - DSP experience is desirable. - RF experience is desirable. - Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. - Must have excellent engineering problem solving skills. - Must be self motivated and comfortable working independently. Country United States State/Province California City/Town Sunnyvale Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2011-12-20 20:38:48United StatesBroadcomCalifornia17111BRCASunnyvale, CA25480542http://broadcom.jobs/xml/25480542/jobUSAMatawanAuto req ID 16794BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description The candidate is responsible for the system architect and algorithm design in the cutting-edge wireless cellular baseband modem. The candidate will work closely with other teams across the company and will have the opportunity to contribute at the every step of the whole modem product development cycle from the concept conception, architecture and algorithm design to the lab and field test and verifications. The candidate is expected to bring strong analytical skills and communication theory, signal processing techniques into the product development and optimizations and solve complicated communication system problems through analysis, simulation, and lab experiments. The critical and innovative thinking is must to have. Job Requirements * Strong problem analysis and solving skills. * Strong communication and documentation skills. * Expert knowledge in DSP and vector processor software development. * Proficient in C/C++, Matlab, and automation tools in simulations and data analysis. * Familiarity with the cellular modem test equipment is a plus. Country United States State/Province New Jersey City/Town Matawan Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2011-12-06 19:32:40United StatesBroadcomNew Jersey16794BRNJMatawan, NJ25210649http://broadcom.jobs/xml/25210649/jobUSASan DiegoAuto req ID 16814BR Job Posting Title Systems Design & Architecture (Sr. Principal Engineer) Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description The candidate should have 10+ years of experience in system and/or architecture in cellular mobile phone with emphasis in memory, processor and graphics architecture. Successful candidate shall have experience in defining the overall low power system architecture involving processor, cache, memory partition, internal interconnect, external interfaces and standards, memory interface, graphics processing and overall clocking architecture to generate optimum system power. System experience including system loading, MIPS analysis, interfaces, bandwidth optimization is also required. As described above, this candidate should have both breadth and depth in system architecture experience. It is required to have some technology depth in the following areas: • Microprocessor, Memory, Cache and Interconnect Architecture and Optimization • Memory Controller Technology Knowledge: LP-DDR2/3, eMMC/MMC/SD, Flash Memory (NOR, NAND), WideIO, UFS, etc. • Graphics Processing Technology • Cellular Connectivity Protocols (USB, MIPI, etc.) • Software and Hardware Interaction • Platform design consideration (interface compatibility and PCB considerations) and peripheral component selection • Overall Platform System Control: Power Up/Down, Clock Distribution and Control • System level modeling • SOC (System-On-Chip) development, focusing on low power optimization • Peripherals involved in the cellular baseband design • Internal SOC system interconnect • Firmware and Hardware Partition • Critical system trade-off understanding, e.g. loading, choice of hardware accelerators, internal vs. external bandwidth optimization, power efficiency, etc. • Experience in writing system specification • Excellent team collaboration and communications Experience and knowledge in some of these areas is also a plus: • General multimedia knowledge, e.g. video, image processing • RFIC interface and Modem operations • Chip level modeling experience desirable • Audio Processing • Security and DRM Education: Master Degree in EE or Computer Science is required Job Requirements The candidate should have 10+ years of experience in system and/or architecture in cellular mobile phone with emphasis in memory, processor and graphics architecture. Successful candidate shall have experience in defining the overall low power system architecture involving processor, cache, memory partition, internal interconnect, external interfaces and standards, memory interface, graphics processing and overall clocking architecture to generate optimum system power. System experience including system loading, MIPS analysis, interfaces, bandwidth optimization is also required. As described above, this candidate should have both breadth and depth in system architecture experience. It is required to have some technology depth in the following areas: • Microprocessor, Memory, Cache and Interconnect Architecture and Optimization • Memory Controller Technology Knowledge: LP-DDR2/3, eMMC/MMC/SD, Flash Memory (NOR, NAND), WideIO, UFS, etc. • Graphics Processing Technology • Cellular Connectivity Protocols (USB, MIPI, etc.) • Software and Hardware Interaction • Platform design consideration (interface compatibility and PCB considerations) and peripheral component selection • Overall Platform System Control: Power Up/Down, Clock Distribution and Control • System level modeling • SOC (System-On-Chip) development, focusing on low power optimization • Peripherals involved in the cellular baseband design • Internal SOC system interconnect • Firmware and Hardware Partition • Critical system trade-off understanding, e.g. loading, choice of hardware accelerators, internal vs. external bandwidth optimization, power efficiency, etc. • Experience in writing system specification • Excellent team collaboration and communications Experience and knowledge in some of these areas is also a plus: • General multimedia knowledge, e.g. video, image processing • RFIC interface and Modem operations • Chip level modeling experience desirable • Audio Processing • Security and DRM Education: Master Degree in EE or Computer Science is required Country United States State/Province California City/Town San Diego Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2011-11-29 19:24:09United StatesBroadcomCalifornia16814BRCASan Diego, CA25089952http://broadcom.jobs/xml/25089952/jobUSAMatawanAuto req ID 16847BR Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Systems Design Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group Job Description Broadcom offers a family of WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access), EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution), GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) products for use in cellular phones, cellular modem cards and wireless PDAs. As wireless devices including handsets, data-cards and smart-phones, emerge as the dominant platform for mobile media convergence they are driving the need for higher data rates. Broadcom is developing solutions supporting the next generation of high-speed mobile technologies with a product roadmap that includes base-band processors for WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), as well as a portfolio of mobile multimedia co-processors. Broadcom will help to build a new generation of mobile devices supporting new applications such as video telephony and messaging, graphics-rich sports and news clips, interactive gaming, location-based services and improved web browsing. In this position you will: --Participate in the continuous development and improvement of cellular protocol stack, including implementing new relevant 3GPP features/CRs as well as customer specific requirements. --Participate in modem performance enhancements, memory and MIPS optimization. --Participate in system integration, verification, debugging and test of new generation of mobile devices based on GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, UMTS and LTE standards. --Support interoperability (IOT) and live network testing. It will require you to perform analysis of the problem scenarios and generate efficient solutions. In addition, it may also require travel to the IOT lab or location of live network testing. --Participate in conformance testing of mobile platform using in-house test equipment and at official test houses. Job Requirements Typically requires a BS degree and 12 years of experience or an MS degree and 9 years of experience or a PhD and 6 years of experience. Requirements: - Strong understanding of cellular wireless standards like UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, GSM, GPRS is essential, knowledge of LTE is a plus. - Must have solid background in Software development and problem solving for embedded systems and protocol stack. - Knowledge of ARM microprocessor, DSP, and RTOS is a plus. - Must have experience in integration and testing of cellular system. - Knowledge of mobile communications test equipment is desired. - Self starter with good problem solving skills and ability to work on complex issues requiring in-dept analysis. - Ability to work in dynamic and fast paced environment is highly desired. Country United States State/Province New Jersey City/Town Matawan Shift 1st Shift - Day Percent of Travel Required 10% - 25% Function Engineering Discipline Systems Design2011-11-28 23:25:32United StatesBroadcomNew Jersey16847BRNJMatawan, NJ25070334http://broadcom.jobs/xml/25070334/job