Platforms & Lab Operations engineer

Broadcom • San Jose, CA

16h • $143,800 - $230,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Broadcom Core Switch Group (CSG), a provider of networking switch ASICs and software for data centers and carrier networks, is seeking an experienced software platforms engineer and lab manager for its San Jose, California team. The SDK Platforms & Lab Operations Engineer keeps the group’s development and test lab reliable, organized, and ready for engineering and QA use. The role combines hands-on lab operations with Linux systems administration, test-equipment support, security maintenance, and development of the Rack lab equipment management system. It involves collaboration with SDK development, QA, Program Management, Information Security, and other teams, supporting SDK release production and lab deployment of new switching silicon and software while improving systems and development tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience; the posting says a post-graduate degree is typically expected at this level, or a master’s degree and 10+ years of related experience, or a PhD and 7+ years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience managing an engineering or hardware test lab, including rack equipment, cabling, power, radiant and liquid cooling, and test setups.
• Practical Linux administration and troubleshooting experience, including services, operating system updates, and kernel builds.
• Hands-on Python, Expect, and Rust programming experience.
• Experience with SSH, shell scripting, SNMP, and REST.
• Ability to document procedures, track maintenance work, and coordinate effectively with engineering, facilities, IT, and security teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with network test equipment such as Ixia.
• Experience with hardware or PCIe firmware updates.
• Experience with SQL, SNMPv3, BMC remote operations, VLAN partitioning, IP address management in large distributed labs, Jenkins, Nagios, access control, temperature and power management, or DMTF Redfish.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab equipment moves, additions, and changes; maintain cabling, connections, and servers.
• Monitor lab power and cooling, archive equipment as needed, and perform minor repairs and initial debugging.
• Attend monthly lab managers’ meetings, complete quarterly safety assessments, support occasional safety walkthroughs, and replenish lab supplies.
• Administer Linux systems used in SDK labs, including routine maintenance, software updates, and PCIe firmware updates.
• Rotate service account passwords in coordination with the Information Security team.
• Run or coordinate quarterly Qualys scans and mitigate identified security findings.
• Maintain and improve Rack, the lab equipment management system.
• Contribute to selecting terminal servers and PDU equipment for purchasing.
• Automate integration of terminal server and PDU equipment into Broadcom internal processes and QA interfaces.
• Perform OS and kernel updates on Broadcom SVK reference systems, including tools and kernel builds, and update the builds page.
• Support and improve new platform setup workflows, including system installation, RFS installation, and tar creation.
• Install and maintain Raspberry Pi LED test setups used across multiple systems.
• Document procedures, track maintenance work, and coordinate with engineering, facilities, IT, and security teams.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Competitive new-hire equity grant and opportunity to receive annual equity awards.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior