Principal Software Engineer

Broadcom Inc.

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 114,000 - 183,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Canada seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver control software and firmware for ultra high-performance electronic products.

You will own all aspects of a design—from firmware and microcode to drivers and upper-level control software—within a one-person-one-project culture. You will work with interdisciplinary teams, support field trials, address issues, and ensure product longevity while collaborating with partner engineering teams on joint

Qualifications

  • 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)
  • Debugging & Testing: 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 related experience

Skills

Embedded software
System software
Debugging
Product lifecycle ownership
Cross-functional team
Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

Key Qualifications & Experience
  • 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)
  • Debugging & Testing: 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 related experience
Beneficial Experience
  • Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor
Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is CAD 114,400.00 To CAD 183,000.00

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, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time.

The company follows all applicable laws for leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Broadcom! We are a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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