Firmware Engineer - Fibre Channel/NVME Networked-Storage

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
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Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop, debug, test, and support embedded firmware for Fibre Channel and NVMe networked-storage products. Responsibilities include firmware design and implementation, target-mode and error-recovery support, protocol testing, automated test script development, debugging with embedded tools, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and OEM clients. The role requires adherence to software development, documentation, coding, testing, and bug-tracking processes.
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Job Description:

Firmware Engineer - Leader in Fibre Channel/NVME Networked-Storage. As our Firmware Engineer, you will leverage your dynamic skills in a team-oriented environment where you will be appreciated for your valuable contributions throughout the development process. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative technology by designing, developing, debugging and testing embedded firmware for cutting-edge networking and networked-storage products. You will function both in an individual capacity and work alongside a team of world-class engineers depending on the scale of the assigned task. For the engineer who wants to help advance forward new technology, Broadcom ECD offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a chance to accelerate your career in a growing industry. Broadcom ECD, the leader in storage networking solutions, provides enterprise-class connectivity for servers, networks and storage devices within the data center. Our product portfolio of Fibre Channel host bus adapters, controllers, embedded bridges and switches, and connectivity management software are proven, tested and trusted by the world's largest and most demanding IT environments. Our solutions are used and offered by the industry's leading server and storage OEMs.

You will join our firmware team and develop and test Broadcom ECD's state-of-the art 64G FC/NVME HBA products. Specifically, you will be charged with firmware design, implementation, testing and target-mode and error-recovery support. Your skills and abilities will shine in this role as you work closely with cross-functional teams across multiple sites to support custom firmware features. Your knowledge in executing test cases, creating test scripts, and supporting development initiatives for embedded systems and firmware will also be essential to your success.

The skills and experience now in your career toolbox include:
- Embedded-firmware development experience, including C / Assembly programming - Proficiency in a real-time OS environment
- Protocol analyzers for FC, NVME and/or PCIe - Solid debugging skills, ideally with In-Circuit Emulation (ICE) debuggers
- Storage and network protocol development in a Linux environment.
- Experience developing and tuning ARM-based high-performance firmware is ideal; however, other microprocessor experience will apply for the engineer who has the desire to learn ARM. Automated test script development
- Excellent communication and documentation skills will enable you to articulate your test results to the team and our OEM clients. The ability to follow software development processes for designing, documenting, coding and bug tracking.
- Overall, we are looking for a mindset, not just a skill set, and your pro-active approach to problem solving, attention to detail, focus on quality and team-player attitude will be essential in establishing yourself as a valued team member.

Requirements:
• BS degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering and 2+ years related experience
• Or MS degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering and 0 + years related experience.


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD To USD

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.


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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering plus 2 or more years of related experience
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering plus 0 or more years of related experience
  • Embedded firmware development experience using C and Assembly
  • Proficiency in a real-time operating system environment
  • Experience with Fibre Channel, NVMe, and/or PCIe protocol analyzers
  • Storage and network protocol development in a Linux environment
  • Automated test script development experience
  • ARM-based firmware development experience
  • Experience with in-circuit emulation debuggers
  • Strong debugging, communication, documentation, and software development process skills

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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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HQ: Palo Alto, 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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