Principal Engineer

9 Minutes ago • 8 Years + • $141,300 PA - $226,000 PA

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Broadcom is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Ethernet NIC product portfolio, focusing on high-performance computing and networking applications, including AI and ML. The role involves designing and developing virtualization infrastructure features for Ethernet NICs, working cross-functionally with various teams. Responsibilities include architecting, designing, implementing, documenting, and testing high-quality software, drivers, and firmware components, as well as supporting QA and customer field issues.

Good To Have:

Hands-on experience working on the RDMA Verbs API (libibverbs, libfabric, UCX), Linux RDMA core drivers, RoCE drivers, and the RoCE firmware development is strongly preferred.
Understanding and/or hands-on experience with AI collective offloads is a plus.

Must Have:

Design and develop features for the Ethernet NIC.
Work closely with Architecture, Silicon Design, and other Software/Firmware teams.
Author and contribute to software design, development, validation, and documentation.
Work with the QA team to define test cases, review tests, and support release development.
Work closely with Customer Support Engineers on field issues and provide timely resolutions.
BS in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications + 12 + years of experience or equivalent or MS + 10 + years of experience.
Overall 8+ years of experience in Linux Systems programming, Linux kernel, Linux Network Drivers, Linux Kernel Networking, Virtual Switching and Data center Networking.
Good experience in core virtualization technologies like Hypervisors, VirtIO, Virtual IOMMU, Memory Management.
Hands on experience in writing SR-IOV based PF and VF drivers.
Excellent programming skills in C, C++ and Python.
Proficiency in developing optimised code in both x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains.
A good understanding of the RDMA protocol is a must have.
Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills in a combined Software and Hardware environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to efficiently collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.

Perks:

Discretionary annual bonus
Equity
Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
401(K) participation including company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence (as per applicable laws)

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Ethernet NIC product portfolio is designed for high performance computing and networking applications including AI and ML. This is driven by the growing need for high server bandwidth, highest throughput and lowest latency networks. The NIC team is involved in the development of the next generation of Ethernet NIC solutions for AI/ML and High performance computing applications. We are looking for excellent software and firmware engineers to join the NIC product development team.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and development of the Virtualization infrastructure features for the Ethernet NIC. You will work cross functionally with marketing, architects, silicon development and the QA teams to design, implement, document and test high quality software, drivers and the firmware components.

Responsibilities:

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of the features for the Ethernet NIC
Work closely with the Architecture teams, Silicon Design teams and other Software / Firmware teams to architect, design and implement scalable and high performance applications
Author and contribute in software design, development, validation, and documentation to deliver high quality, high performance and functionally excellent products.
Work with the QA team to define high quality test cases, review the tests and support through the release development cycle.
Work closely with the Customer Support Engineers on any customer field issues and provide timely resolutions

Requirements:

BS in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications + 12 + years of experience or equivalent or MS + 10 + years of experience
Overall 8+ years of experience in Linux Systems programming, Linux kernel, Linux Network Drivers, Linux Kernel Networking, Virtual Switching and Data center Networking
Good experience in core virtualization technologies like Hypervisors, VirtIO, Virtual IOMMU, Memory Management.
Hands on experience in writing SR-IOV based PF and VF drivers
Excellent programming skills in C, C++ and Python. Proficiency in developing optimised code in both x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains.
A good understanding of the RDMA protocol is a must have. Hands-on experience working on the RDMA Verbs API (libibverbs, libfabric, UCX), Linux RDMA core drivers, RoCE drivers, and the RoCE firmware development is strongly preferred.
Understanding and/or hands-on experience with AI collective offloads is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills in a combined Software and Hardware environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
Ability to efficiently collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.