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Firmware Engineer

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Broadcom logoBroadcom · Usa-ca Irvine Alton Parkway Bldg 2
$108K–$173K/yrFull-timeOn-site1w ago
AssemblyEmbedded SystemsLeadershipLinux
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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

  • Bachelor's + 8 years of experience, Master's + 6 years, or PhD + 3 years in a related field.
  • 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.
  • Additional Job Description:
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800
  • 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.
  • If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

Please Note: 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. 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.


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