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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Broadcom - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $172,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Ethernet, IEEE Standards Association, PCI Express, Software Engineering, System Software, VxWorks, IEEE 802.3, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Api Design - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4896F31BE400454389AA3B7521364A9E/job/ ## About the Role * Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronics is required, Master's degree a plus. * 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Embedded/Device Driver/Protocol Software Design, Development and Testing. * Must have working knowledge on PCIe retimer and switches * Must have working knowledge of FW development for RX equalization, DFE/FFE adaptation, eye monitoring of Serdes IPs * Must have experience with pre-silicon/RTL and SW co-simulation environment * Must have experience with customer system software application debug on complex platforms * Must have experience with level one switch protocol * Working knowledge with MacSec encryption, decryption drivers is required * Must have working Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Physical layer standards * Must possess strong coding and debugging experience in C/C++. * Static code analysis and debug experience is required to achieve high quality code * Highly motivated self-starter and team player; ability to use own initiative * Experience with device driver development and diagnostics and understanding of hardware devices, understanding of bus protocols like MDIO, I2C is a must * Working knowledge of register level API development of transceivers is a plus * Experience with physical layer IEEE standards, Autonegotiation, Transmit training, FEC is preferred * Experience with L1/L2 Ethernet and PCS, MAC layer is a big plus * Working knowledge with Hardware platforms in the lab is a big plus * Working experience on Linux/VxWorks or equivalent OS experience is required * Hardware understanding and schematics is a must * Utilize traffic generation tools such as IXIA or Spirent is a plus * Ability to apply an innovative approach to troubleshoot and solve complex problems * Experience in Customer interaction/support is required * Strong verbal and written communication skills is a must * Able to adopt the use of new techniques and methodologies and promote their use within the project. ## Description Join the team of highly competent and state of the art optical physical layer products. You will be involved with software design and development for Broadcom PHY chip set drivers. As a member of this team at Broadcom your responsibilities include: * Design and develop Ethernet, PCIe, FlexE PHY low level drivers * FW development and L1 switch protocol development * Code reviews, bug fixes and maintenance of drivers * Review of test plans and unit level testing of drivers * Convert customer requirements and use cases into API definitions and develop, test APIs * Add automation and scripting wherever applicable in the development flow * Maintain SDK and Standalone release branches that may contain specific changes for targeted customer(s). * Proactively identify new methodologies or tools to address Software SDK/Device Driver development. * Understand customer applications in order to identify key technology and product features for next generation products and act as a technical liaison between Chip Development Teams and Application Teams/Customers. * The candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of Ethernet MAC and Physical layer devices/transceivers and be able to answer customer questions regarding the features and provide timely and accurate information. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Into the hive of eBPF!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1199-into-the-hive-of-ebpf) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)