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San Jose, CA
107K-171K Annually
Senior level
San Jose, CA
107K-171K Annually
Senior level
Responsible for designing and developing SDK drivers and embedded software for ethernet switching products, collaborating with hardware teams, and addressing performance issues.
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Job Description:

Broadcom is looking for a Software Engineer with strong foundation in C to develop Linux based drivers as well as embedded software running on ARM-based microcontrollers for the physical layer (PCS) in switch and NIC products.

Responsibilities:
1. Design and development of the SDK drivers for the physical layer in the ethernet stack
2. Design, develop and maintain embedded software for the physical layer on ARM based platforms
3. Collabarte with the hardware architecture and design teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
4. Work with the Application Engineering and Customers to implement new features and resolve issues
5. Work on new silicon bring-up in the lab, coordinate with the SV team for pre-silicon as well as post-silicon activities
6. Focus on performance, usability and debuggability to quickly reproduce, root-cause and fix issues in the field.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in software development of driver and/or embedded firmware for ethernet switching products
Proficiency in C and scripting languages.
Sound understanding of IEEE standards (802.3) for the PCS layer
Experience with L2/L3 switching and routing protocols

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $107,000 - $171,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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, gender identity, 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.

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Top Skills

Arm-Based Microcontrollers
C
Linux
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1320 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA, United States, 95131

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