Broadcom Embedded Systems Software Engineer Staff 

United States, California, San Jose 

720659067

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for PPC and x86 based hardware platforms.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.

• Optimize software performance and efficiency for resource-constrained embedded systems.

• Develop and test device drivers for various peripherals and interfaces.

• Review the product requirements from Product Marketing, write functional and design specification documents, implement the committed features, troubleshoot features to meet release requirements

• Write clear and concise documentation for unit testing and maintenance.

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in embedded systems technology.

• Support and handle the lab equipment for development and testing purposes.

• Ability to to interact with vendors and integrate with partner solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in embedded softwaredevelopment.

• Proficiency in C and Python programming languages.

• In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel and device drivers (I2C, PCI, SMBus etc) development.

• Experience with embedded systems architectures (PowerPC and x86) and hardware platforms.

• Familiarity with REST APIs and network protocols (Ethernet, IP, L2/L3 protocols).

• Understanding of one or more storage protocols (Fiber Channel, SCSI, iSCSI, NVMe) is a plus.

• Experience with development tools like Git, Jira and qTest.

• Experience with protocol analyzers like Lecroy.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• On site presence for work is required. This is not a hybrid or work from home position.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $190,000

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.