Firmware Engineer

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Job Description:

Join Broadcom's Physical Layer Products (PLP) group , a world-class team responsible for designing and supporting industry-leading technology found in millions of homes and businesses globally. We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to join our embedded systems development team.


In this role, you will architect, design, and implement low-level firmware modules, middleware, and diagnostic software for leading-edge optical PHY chipsets. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions.


Key Responsibilities:

• Drive software design and development for new products while maintaining legacy systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system, analog, and digital hardware designers.
• Develop and troubleshoot complex firmware applications in embedded C.
• Provide leadership in architectural governance, design patterns, and code hygiene.
• Act as a technical ambassador to help recruit and mentor top engineering talent.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in engineering and 12+ years of related experience; or Masters degree in Engineering and 10+ years of related experience
• Proven expertise in C and ARM Assembly on embedded targets.
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, multi-threading, and concurrent programming.
• Experience with multiprocessor programming and inter-processor communication.
• Hands-on driver experience (MDIO, I2C, SPI, etc.).

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with ARM processor architectures.
• Software development experience in Windows (Visual C++) and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of open-source licensing (GPL, LGPL, ASL) and proprietary software interfacing.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 129,400.00 To USD 207,000.00

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, 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.

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