Firmware Engineer 2

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
83K-132K Annually
Junior
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and maintain low-level firmware for ARM-based storage controllers, focusing on RAID functionality and PCIe, NVMe, SAS, and SATA protocols. Responsibilities include feature design, implementation, debugging, log analysis, issue resolution, product validation, release support, and hardware integration. The engineer will troubleshoot firmware-hardware interactions using DSTREAM and logical analyzers and collaborate with hardware and validation teams throughout the development lifecycle.
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Job Description:

Broadcom's Data Center Solutions Group (DCSG) is seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer to join our embedded storage systems development team. In this role, you will design, implement, and debug low-level firmware for storage controllers, with a primary focus on RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) functionality on ARM based microprocessors. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver product features aligned with customer requirements. 
 

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop new features and maintain firmware for storage products

    • Work on storage products supporting PCIe, NVMe and/or SAS/SATA protocols

    • Support product solution validation and firmware release activities

    • Gather and analyze logs to root cause and resolve functional, performance and data integrity issues

  • Participate in storage product feature design and implementation reviews

  • Collaborate with hardware and validation teams for system integration

    • Troubleshoot low-level firmware and hardware interaction issues using DSTREAM and logical analyzers

Qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree in CS, ECE, or EE and 2+ years of related experience, or

  • Master’s degree in CS, ECE, or EE

  • Strong programming skills in C (and assembly language is desirable). 

  • Working knowledge of embedded processors - ARM

  • Experience using AI/LLM based tools within an embedded firmware workflow, such as AI coding assistants for code generation, review and debugging, AI-assisted test-case generation and AI-assisted documentation.


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 82,500.00 To USD 132,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of related experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • Strong programming skills in C
  • Working knowledge of ARM-based embedded processors
  • Experience using AI/LLM-based tools in embedded firmware workflows
  • Assembly language experience

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.

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Year Founded: 1991

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