Firmware Engineer - Fibre Channel/NVME Networked-Storage

Broadcom; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

401(k) matching

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and test embedded firmware for cutting-edge Fibre Channel/NVME networked-storage products. You will work on target-mode features, error recovery, and collaborate with teams across sites to deliver robust firmware.

The role emphasizes strong debugging, Linux-based development, and automated testing, with a focus on high-performance ARM-based firmware and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Embedded-firmware development in C/assembly with RTOS
• Experience with firmware for high-performance devices
• Knowledge of Linux environment for protocol development
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test embedded firmware for 64G FC/NVME HBA products
• Develop target-mode support and error-recovery mechanisms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple sites
• Create and maintain automated test scripts and documentation

Job description

Job Description

Firmware Engineer - Leader in Fibre Channel/NVME Networked-Storage. As our Firmware Engineer, you will leverage your dynamic skills in a team-oriented environment where you will be appreciated for your valuable contributions throughout the development process. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative technology by designing, developing, debugging and testing embedded firmware for cutting-edge networking and networked-storage products. You will function both in an individual capacity and work alongside a team of world-class engineers depending on the scale of the assigned task. For the engineer who wants to help advance forward new technology, Broadcom ECD offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a chance to accelerate your career in a growing industry. Broadcom ECD, the leader in storage networking solutions, provides enterprise-class connectivity for servers, networks and storage devices within the data center. Our product portfolio of Fibre Channel host bus adapters, controllers, embedded bridges and switches, and connectivity management software are proven, tested and trusted by the world’s largest and most demanding IT environments. Our solutions are used and offered by the industry’s leading server and storage OEMs.

You will join our firmware team and develop and test Broadcom ECD’s state-of-the art 64G FC/NVME HBA products. Specifically, you will be charged with firmware design, implementation, testing and target-mode and error-recovery support. Your skills and abilities will shine in this role as you work closely with cross-functional teams across multiple sites to support custom firmware features. Your knowledge in executing test cases, creating test scripts, and supporting development initiatives for embedded systems and firmware will also be essential to your success.

The skills and experience now in your career toolbox include:

• Embedded-firmware development experience, including C / Assembly programming - Proficiency in a real-time OS environment


• Protocol analyzers for FC, NVME and/or PCIe - Solid debugging skills, ideally with In-Circuit Emulation (ICE) debuggers


• Storage and network protocol development in a Linux environment.


• Experience developing and tuning ARM-based high-performance firmware is ideal; however, other microprocessor experience will apply for the engineer who has the desire to learn ARM. Automated test script development


• Excellent communication and documentation skills will enable you to articulate your test results to the team and our OEM clients. The ability to follow software development processes for designing, documenting, coding and bug tracking.


• Overall, we are looking for a mindset, not just a skill set, and your pro‑active approach to problem solving, attention to detail, focus on quality and team‑player attitude will be essential in establishing yourself as a valued team member.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering and 2+ years related experience


• MS degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering and 0 + years related experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD To USD

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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