Broadcom

Software Engineer

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Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, IND

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Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing

The Role

As a Software Engineer at Broadcom, you will develop high-performance packet processing, optimize data paths, implement security features, and debug networking issues.

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Job Description:

This role is situated within the Application Networking and Security (ANS) Business Unit at Broadcom. As a key member of the Avi Load Balancer team, you will be responsible for delivering innovative, performant, and software-defined solutions that redefine application delivery and security for the multi-cloud era.

Key Responsibilities

Data Path Development: Design and implement high-performance packet processing data paths in C/C++ to handle Layer 7 traffic efficiently
ADC Feature Development: Develop L7 functionality, including HTTP/2, HTTP/3, SSL/TLS termination, content switching, caching, compression, and request/response rewriting.
Performance Optimization: Optimize the data path to support massive scaling, focusing on CPU utilization, packet handling, and memory management.
Security Integration: Implement Layer 7 security features such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), rate limiting, API Security etc.
Protocol Analysis & Troubleshooting: Debug complex networking issues at the application layer, using tools to analyze traffic flows and identify bottlenecks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Requires 13+ years of experience in networking, load balancing, and distributed systems.
Programming: Expert-level proficiency in C is essential for high-performance networking., Good Python, Go knowledge for developing Functional Automation.
Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/1.1/2/3, SSL/TLS and load balancing algorithms.
Data Path Experience: Experience with L7 Networking Protocols like HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, gRPC etc , Linux networking stack, socket programming, or DPDK for fast packet processing.
ADC Technologies: Familiarity with modern ADC platforms
Debugging: Proficiency in debugging tools like gdb, tcpdump, and memory analyzers.
Cursor Proficiency: Expert-level use of the Cursor AI Code Editor to navigate large networking codebases for multi-file edits and .cursor rules to enforce project-specific coding standards.
AI-Augmented Development: Leverage AI coding assistants to rapidly prototype L7 traffic management features, refactor C/C++ data path code, and generate unit tests for complex protocol parsers.

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

13+ years of experience in networking, load balancing, and distributed systems
Expert-level proficiency in C
Good knowledge of Python and Go for Functional Automation
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/1.1/2/3, SSL/TLS and load balancing algorithms
Experience with L7 Networking Protocols and Linux networking stack
Familiarity with modern ADC platforms
Proficiency in debugging tools like gdb, tcpdump, and memory analyzers
Expert-level use of Cursor AI Code Editor

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.

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.