Ethernet NIC System Architecture

Broadcom; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Broadcom in Irvine and San Jose seeks an architect to define software and hardware requirements for next‑generation Ethernet NICs. You will collaborate with customers, software teams, and the ASIC group to refine architectures and drive system software needs.

The role emphasizes hands-on design across Ethernet, PCIe, virtualization, RDMA, kernel components, and ASIC interfaces, with opportunities to influence standards and product direction.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design or programming of networking devices, such as NIC, HBA, switch or similar
• ASIC design knowledge or experience, such as RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and micro-architecture
• Good communication skills, including writing technical specifications; collaborative team player
• Knowledge in one of the following fields: cloud data center networks, virtual switching (e.g., OVS), RDMA (RoCE or InfiniBand), storage stacks (virtio-block, NVMe)
• Experience with OS kernel and user mode programming for Windows/Linux, with an understanding of memory, process, thread and I/O management

Responsibilities

• Interact with enterprise and cloud data center customers
• Explore architectural tradeoffs across NIC hardware and software
• Help with the ASIC design of new Ethernet NICs
• Drive system software architecture requirements
• Provide clear verbal and written direction to development teams
• Support Broadcom’s participation in standards bodies (e.g., IEEE 802.3, PCI-SIG, OCP)

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux kernel drivers

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Networking protocols

ASIC design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

PCIe

DPDK

Ethernet

Job description

USA-CA Irvine Alton Parkway Bldg 2

USA-California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive

Full time

R027523

Job Description:

Join Broadcom as a member of the Data Center Solutions Group (DCSG). DCSG is responsible for enterprise and data center storage, PCIe and Ethernet network connectivity products. The team defines the architecture and feature set of DCSG’s successful Ethernet product line.

We are looking for an architect who will define software and hardware requirements for our next-generation Ethernet NICs. This includes working closely with customers, our software development teams and our ASIC design team on enhancements to existing products and on new ASIC designs. A system-level view, with an understanding of customer use cases, deployment models and the existing software ecosystem, is needed.

Key technology areas include Ethernet networking, PCIe, virtualization, RDMA, kernel infrastructure for operating systems (Linux, Windows, VMware ESXi, etc.), and ASIC design.

What you will be doing

• Interact with enterprise and cloud data center customers


• Explore architectural tradeoffs across NIC hardware and software


• Help with the ASIC design of new Ethernet NICs


• Drive system software architecture requirements


• Provide clear verbal and written direction to development teams


• Support Broadcom’s participation in standards bodies (e.g., IEEE 802.3, PCI-SIG, OCP)

Education Qualifications (Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field)

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of industry work experience, or


• Master’s degree plus 8+ years of industry work experience, or


• PhD plus 5+ years of industry work experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in the design or programming of networking devices, such as NIC, HBA, switch or similar


• ASIC design knowledge or experience, such as RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and micro-architecture


• Good communication skills, including writing technical specifications; collaborative team player


• Knowledge in one of the following fields: cloud data center networks, virtual switching (e.g., OVS), RDMA (RoCE or InfiniBand), storage stacks (virtio-block, NVMe)


• Experience with OS kernel and user mode programming for Windows/Linux, with an understanding of memory, process, thread and I/O management

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in system, software or ASIC architecture


• Hands‑on software coding: C/C++, Python and Linux drivers


• Expertise in networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, RDMA/RoCE, InfiniBand)


• ASIC design experience with Ethernet MAC/PHY, PCIe, DMA or RDMA offload engines


• Experience with DPDK applications and poll-mode drivers

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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, 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.

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.

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