Junior Firmware Engineer - NIC Products

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Firmware Engineer to join our team, focusing on Firmware development for Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) products. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of firmware for our cutting-edge Ethernet NIC solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and debugging of firmware for Ethernet NIC products.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and maintainability.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure firmware functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate firmware with other system components.
• Support the resolution of firmware-related issues during product development and post-release.
• Contribute to documentation of firmware designs, specifications, and test plans.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies related to NICs and embedded systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience or Master’s degree with no experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong understanding of C programming language.
• Familiarity with embedded systems concepts and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Basic understanding of networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP)
• Experience with debugging tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with hardware-software interaction and low-level programming.
• Knowledge of NIC architectures and functionalities.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python).

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $117,000.

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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