Embedded Firmware Developer

Job Description:

PCIe Embedded Firmware Developer

Broadcom Data Center Solutions Group

As an Embedded Firmware Developer, you will be responsible for specing and developing embedded firmware that runs on an ARM processor in a real time environment on a PCIe switch. You will be involved in developing firmware that meets customer and software release requirements. You will actively work with software test and silicon development teams. You will also be involved with bring-up of new silicon and boards. This is a hands-on role requiring significant interaction with development boards containing PCIe switches.

This is a unique opportunity to work with the industry leader in PCIe technology delivering game-changing datacenter solutions. You will be part of a world class development team that works with the largest and most influential hyperscale and enterprise technology companies in the world.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and document new firmware features for a software development kit.
• Review software test plans.
• Develop unit tests.
• Work cross functionally with silicon development, architects, test teams, and marketing to deliver embedded firmware
• Hands on ability to bring-up firmware on new silicon, boards and systems
• Lab troubleshooting and debug skills, especially related to PCIE hosts, switches, and EP’s.
• Strong C based programming skills as well as scripting knowledge.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of experience or Masters Degree and 3+ years of experience ideally in embedded firmware development
• Degree in Computer Science or similar
• Excellent understanding of programming languages, SW development flows, and production SW test policies and practices

Preferred Background:

• Experience in datacenter technologies, especially PCIe, storage, networking or machine learning
• Good working knowledge of PCIe.
• Embedded firmware development experience.. Knowledge of software development in a RTOS and highly efficient embedded systems
• Good understanding of data center software stacks (storage, networking, machine learning, etc…)
• Familiarity with hardware components, boards, and systems

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $101,000 - $162,000

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, 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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