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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Broadcom
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,900.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Digital Electronics, Embedded C, Middleware, Firmware, Systems Development Life Cycle, Broadcom, Diagnostic Tools, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B64BC3F7EBC04C28975C393B3665B642/job/

## About the Role

* BSEE required, MSEE preferred
 * 8+ years of industry experience with a focus on digital communication systems, high-speed SerDes, or HBM protocols is highly preferred.
 * Must possess strong coding and debugging experience in C/C++.
 * Must have experience with pre-silicon/RTL and SW co-simulation environment
 * Hands-on experience with lab hardware platforms and silicon bring-up is highly desirable

## Description

Broadcom's ASIC Products Division is 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 PHY chipsets. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions., * 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/C++.
 * Provide leadership in architectural governance, design patterns, and code hygiene.


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