R&D Firmware Engineer

Broadcom • Austin, TX

29d

About The Position

This is an Software Engineering position for the High Speed Interconnect Products (HSIP). Broadcom has the most extensive physical layer product portfolio in the industry including Ethernet Copper and Optical PHYs, Backplane and PCIe SerDes. Broadcom's proven PHY technology offers lower power with a smaller footprint, as well as proven interoperability and advanced features, making it easier and less expensive to build an array of networking equipment, including telecommunications chassis, switches, routers, hubs and more. In this role you will join a team of highly skilled engineers involved in design, modeling, verification, firmware and software development for the physical layer of high speed SerDes at speeds of >200Gbps with both analog and digital components. The types of software implemented include: bare-metal control and status, debug functions, and interface/integration with analog functions in both firmware and API levels.

Requirements

• Typically requires a BS degree and at least 8 years of experience or an MS degree and at least 6 years of experience or a PhD and more than 4 years of experience developing, implementing, and testing embedded software and hardware products.
• Strong software development and debugging skills are mandatory.
• 5+ years C/C++ programming for embedded applications (Macros/CPP, data structures, cross compiling, cross debugging)
• SerDes architecture and operation
• Analog calibration methods and techniques
• Familiar with ARM processors (embedded programming, assembly)
• Good written and verbal communication
• Experience in building and maintaining GCC build platform including cross compilers and static analysis tools.
• Expert in GMAKE (Macros, hierarchical builds, recursion)
• Knowledge of LINUX and LINUX Tools (SED, AWK, BASH, EXPECT, FLEX)
• Experience in Python programming
• Familiar with Source code control and bug tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Embedded microcode development for ARM M0+ processor
• Develop and support API software for SerDes IP cores across company
• Application and support software development
• Optimize implementation at various levels including firmware, API and Application.
• Document design and implementation details.
• Develop, test and debug firmware associated with physical layer functionality
• Lab testing and debug of SerDes IP

Benefits

• As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees