Embedded Firmware Developer

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San Jose, CA
In-Office
101K-162K Annually
Senior level
Semiconductor
The Role
Responsible for developing embedded firmware on an ARM processor for PCIe switches, collaborating with test and silicon teams, and troubleshooting firmware on new hardware.
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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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Top Skills

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C
Pcie
Rtos
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs,
develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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