Principal Software Engineer

Broadcom•San Jose, CA

1d•$141,300 - $226,000

About The Position

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Control Software and/or Firmware for Ultra High-performance electronic products. In addition, you may provide technical leadership to a small multi-faceted design team. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. As such, we have a One Person One Project development culture so that you will own all aspects of a design, including Firmware, Microcode, Drivers, and upper-level control software. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will assist with customer trials, address field issues, and ensure product sustainability. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers. In addition, joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.

Requirements

Background in developing embedded system software for large-scale complex multi-processor product architectures.
In-depth understanding of complete system software (System bring up & Diagnostics to run time control operating system and support applications).
Expertise with debugging tools and testing techniques (unit testing, system-level testing).
Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products.
Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production.
Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver Control Software and/or Firmware for Ultra High-performance electronic products.
Provide technical leadership to a small multi-faceted design team.
Own all aspects of a design, including Firmware, Microcode, Drivers, and upper-level control software.
Assist with customer trials, address field issues, and ensure product sustainability.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers.
Interact extensively with partner engineering teams for joint development programs.
Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products.
Participate in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production.
Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.