Firmware Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CASan Jose, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 60 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Feb 20, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

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TL;DR · Firmware Engineer

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JOB TITLE: Firmware Engineer The Firmware Engineer joins the Physical Layer Products group to work with a team of developers on the design, implementation, and verification of firmware and software for embedded systems. This role involves architecting, designing, and supporting low-level firmware modules, middleware, sample applications, and diagnostics embedded software for leading-edge optical PHY chip sets. Key responsibilities include software design, testing, and maintenance for new and legacy products while collaborating with cross-functional system, analog, and digital hardware teams. The position requires proficiency in C and ARM Assembly on embedded targets, real-time systems, multi-threading, and inter-processor communication. Candidates must possess experience with drivers like MDIO, I2C, and SPI, as well as software development on Windows using Visual C/C++ and on Linux systems.

What does a Firmware Engineer earn?

Median $196750 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

C ARM Assembly Embedded Systems real time systems multi threading Multiprocessor Programming Inter-processor Communication MDIO I2C SPI Windows Linux Visual C/C++ GPL LGPL ASL

What you'll do

Architect, design, and implement low-level firmware modules and middleware for embedded systems.
Develop and maintain software for new and legacy optical PHY chip sets.
Troubleshoot and debug embedded C code for firmware applications.
Provide leadership on architectural governance, design patterns, and code hygiene practices.
Develop and test sample applications and diagnostics embedded software.
Collaborate with cross-functional system, analog, and digital hardware design teams.
Manage the development of standards and firmware development cycles.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience.
Master's degree and 6+ years of related experience (preferred).
PhD and 3+ years of related experience (preferred).
Proven ability in developing using C and ARM Assembly on embedded targets.
Experience with multiprocessor programming and inter-processor communication.
Experience with drivers such as MDIO, I2C, and SPI.
Understanding of multi-threading, concurrent programming, and real-time systems.
Experience with software development on Windows (Visual C/C++) and Linux environments.

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