Broadcom Inc.

Principal Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago

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Innovation, VA

141K-225K Annually

Senior level

Semiconductor

The Role

As a Principal Engineer, you will undertake the design and development of Ethernet NIC product features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-performing software and firmware components while engaging with QA to define testing protocols and addressing customer issues.

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Job Description:

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.

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Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,000 - $225,000

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, gender identity, 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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