Firmware Engineer
Broadcom · USA-CA Irvine Alton Parkway Bldg 2, United States
Full-time Posted 4 days ago
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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. Key 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 $108,00
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