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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Broadcom
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $192,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Embedded Software, Ethernet, IEEE Standards Association, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A5474127ACB348B5B44A2E0BB29E5D1D/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in software development of driver and/or embedded firmware for ethernet switching products
 * Proficiency in C and scripting languages.
 * Sound understanding of IEEE standards (802.3) for the PCS layer
 * Experience with L2/L3 switching and routing protocols

## Description

Broadcom is looking for a Software Engineer with strong foundation in C to develop Linux based drivers as well as embedded software running on ARM-based microcontrollers for the physical layer (PCS) in switch and NIC products., * Design and development of the SDK drivers for the physical layer in the ethernet stack

 * Design, develop and maintain embedded software for the physical layer on ARM based platforms
 * Collaborate with the hardware architecture and design teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
 * Work with the Application Engineering and Customers to implement new features and resolve issues
 * Work on new silicon bring-up in the lab, coordinating with the SV team for pre-silicon as well as post-silicon activities
 * Focus on performance, usability and debuggability to quickly reproduce, root-cause and fix issues in the field.


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