Senior Software & Firmware Engineer — High-Speed SerDes

Broadcom Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) participation with company‑time

ESPP

EAP

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and support high-speed SerDes and data conversion IPs on Linux platforms.

You will refactor legacy software, build regression tests with gtest, and modernize infrastructure while collaborating closely with hardware and software teams. The role requires strong C/C++, Linux programming, and Bash scripting, plus experience with regression testing and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).

Qualifications

• BSEE with 8+ years, MSEE with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ with threading, network programming, and system-level software development.
• Experience in Linux system programming, bash scripting, and Jenkins CI/CD workflows.
• Demonstrated expertise in regression test development and maintenance, including gtest.
• Knowledge of high-speed SerDes and related protocols.
• Familiarity with hardware-software debugging using lab equipment and RTL simulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain firmware/software for high-speed SerDes and data conversion IPs.
• Refactor existing software to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain regression test suites using gtest to ensure robustness of software/hardware systems.
• Evolve and modernize legacy software infrastructure to support next-generation hardware and system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug firmware/software on hardware platforms using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RTL Verilog simulations.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Linux, and shell scripting (bash).
• Optimize software for performance, reliability, and compatibility across Linux-based systems.
• Document processes, code, and system interfaces with clarity and precision.
• Debug and resolve complex issues in field-deployed systems under time constraints, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Linux administration of local compute cluster

Skills

C/C++

Linux programming

Shell scripting

Jenkins CI/CD

gtest

RTL Verilog

SerDes knowledge

Multithreading

Debugging hardware

Education

BSEE/8yrs

MSEE/6yrs

PhD/3yrs

Tools

Git

gtest

Linux

Jenkins

Verilog

Job description

Broadcom Inc. in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and support high-speed SerDes and data conversion IPs on Linux platforms.

You will refactor legacy software, build regression tests with gtest, and modernize infrastructure while collaborating closely with hardware and software teams. The role requires strong C/C++, Linux programming, and Bash scripting, plus experience with regression testing and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).