Broadcom · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $192K/yr
6+ years expBroadcom is a leading technology company specializing in high performance computing and networking applications. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and develop firmware features for their Ethernet NIC products, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure high quality software and drivers are delivered.
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Responsibilities
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of firmware features for the Ethernet NIC products
Design, develop, and maintain driver code in Linux kernel and firmware code for embedded systems using C/C++
Develop, optimize, and debug low-level drivers, protocols, and real-time features
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 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
Qualification
Required
BE in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications and 8+ years of experience, or MS + 6+ years of experience, or PhD + 3 years of experience
Significant experience in RDMA protocol, Linux Systems programming, Linux kernel, Linux Network Drivers, Linux Kernel Networking, Virtual Switching and Data center Networking, Firmware development
A good understanding of the RDMA protocol is a must have
Excellent programming skills in C, C++ and Python
Proficiency in developing optimized code in both x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains
Experience analyzing and tuning performance for a variety of AI/ML and HPC workloads
Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and hardware interfaces
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
Preferred
Hands-on experience with RDMA is highly desired
Deep knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux kernel networking is an added advantage
Experience in writing test scripts to verify NIC behavior is highly desired
Benefits
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
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
Company
Broadcom
Broadcom is a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2017-10-31Post Ipo Equity
2015-05-28Acquired
1998-04-17IPO
Leadership Team
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Kirsten Spears
CFO and CAO, Broadcom
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