Principal NOS & Networking Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equity grants

401(k) with match

ESPP

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in San Jose to design and develop the Network Operating System for a switch/router platform. You will collaborate across marketing, architects, software test, and silicon teams to deliver high-quality software and document designs.

You will work with Broadcom's latest switching ASICs, using C/C++, Python, and SAI interfaces while engaging with major customers to tailor solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications or equivalent with minimum 12+ years of experience or MS with 10+ years of experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python with strong forwarding plane experience.
• Hands-on ASIC SDK experience for programming the forwarding plane.
• Experience with open-source software such as FBOSS or SONiC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program the forwarding plane using SAI interface.
• Work on end-to-end features including compilation, integration, and debugging of the Network Operating System.
• Collaborate with large customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Engage in cross-functional teamwork with SQA and support teams.
• Maintain high-quality documentation for code and system designs.
• Participate in open-source software development environments.
• Use AI tools to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Forwarding plane

C/C++

Python

FBOSS

SONiC

ASIC SDK

Customer communication

Education

BS in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications

MS in related field

Tools

GNU tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Gerrit

Job description

Broadcom is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in San Jose to design and develop the Network Operating System for a switch/router platform. You will collaborate across marketing, architects, software test, and silicon teams to deliver high-quality software and document designs.

You will work with Broadcom's latest switching ASICs, using C/C++, Python, and SAI interfaces while engaging with major customers to tailor solutions.