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Job Description:As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Control Software and or Firmware for Ultra High-performance electronic products. In addition, you may provide technical leadership to a small multi-faceted design team. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. As such, we have a One Person One Project development culture so that you will own all aspects of a design, including Firmware, Microcode, Drivers, and upper-level control software. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will assist with customer trials, address field issues, and ensure product sustainability. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
- Background in developing embedded system software for large-scale complex multi-processor product architectures.
- In-depth understanding of complete system software (System bring up & Diagnostics to run time control operating system and support applications)
- Debugging & Testing: Expertise with debugging tools and testing techniques (unit testing, system-level testing)
- Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production
- Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability
- Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of related experience
Beneficial Experience:
- Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is CAD 114,400.00 To CAD 183,000.00
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, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for 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 engineering
- 12+ years of related experience
- Experience developing embedded system software for large-scale, complex multi-processor product architectures
- In-depth understanding of complete system software, including system bring-up, diagnostics, runtime control, operating systems, and support applications
- Expertise with debugging tools and testing techniques, including unit testing and system-level testing
- Experience owning complex products throughout the lifecycle, from product inception through volume production
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional support groups including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability
- Experience leading small teams or providing technical mentorship
Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Broadcom and has not been reviewed or approved by Broadcom.
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.
