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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Broadcom
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Digital Electronics, Embedded C, Middleware, Embedded Software, Firmware, Broadcom, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_B2973D1BBE0F1E267F7565BCD3F769B3

## About the Role

If you have a passion for advancing technology and an insatiable desire to win, we encourage you to apply for these exciting opportunities.Responsibilities:Software design, development of new products and maintenance of legacy products.Work often involves cross-functional system, analog and digital hardware designer teams.Troubleshoot code for firmware (embedded C code) applications.Provide leadership and expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns, and code hygiene practicesAct as an ambassador for Broadcom, recruiting and motivating top talentJob Requirements:Typically requires a Bachelors and 8+ years of related experience; at this level postgraduate coursework may be desirable or Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experienceRequired Skills:Strong software development and documentation skillsProven ability in developing using C and ARM Assembly on embedded targetsGood understanding of programming

## Description

If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.Job Description:DescriptionJoin Broadcom's Physical Layer Products (PLP) group, a world-class team responsible for designing and supporting some of the coolest products in millions of homes and businesses around the world.
The engineer in this position will join a team of highly competent firmware developers involved in the design, implementation and verification of firmware and software for embedded systems.
The successful candidate will architect, design, implement and support low-level firmware modules, middleware, sample applications as well as diagnostics embedded software.
To succeed in this role, you must be a knowledgeable embedded engineer with excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills.You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of embedded software engineers and be part of the firmware development cycle of leading-edge optical PHY chip sets.
In this position you would be responsible for ongoing development of features for our range of embedded products.
Responsibilities include: design, implementation, testing, and maintenance for existing and new products.