R&D Engineer Software V

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $143,800–$230,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 17, 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 · R&D Engineer Software V

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As an R&D Engineer Software 5, you will join the team to design, implement, document, and test high-quality software for a Network Operating System on switch and router platforms. You will be responsible for programming the forwarding plane using the SAI interface while managing end-to-end features including compilation, integration, and debugging of the system. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and large customers to provide technical solutions for networking infrastructure. You will work with advanced switching ASICs and utilize C, C++, Python, and SDKs to develop features like L2, L3, ACL, QoS, Tunnels, SRv6, and Telemetry. Your daily work involves open-source environments such as FBOSS or SONiC, alongside tools including GNU, GitHub, Jenkins, and Gerrit, while utilizing AI tools to improve overall productivity and code quality.

Skills

C C++ Python SAI SONiC FBOSS L2 L3 ACL QoS SRv6 Telemetry GitHub Jenkins Gerrit GNU Tools

What you'll do

Design and develop software for Network Operating Systems on switch/router platforms.
Program the forwarding plane using the SAI interface.
Manage end-to-end features including compilation, integration, and debugging of the Network Operating System.
Provide technical solutions to large customers based on their specific requirements.
Maintain high-quality documentation for all code and system designs.
Participate actively in open-source software development environments.
Utilize AI tools to improve work productivity and output quality.

What we're looking for

BS in Computer Science or Electronics & Communications with 12+ years of experience, or an MS with 10+ years of experience.
Strong forwarding plane experience in applications such as L2, L3, ACL, QoS, Tunnels, SRv6, and Telemetry.
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python coding.
Hands-on experience using ASIC SDK to program the forwarding plane.
Expertise in open-source software such as FBOSS or SONiC.
Familiarity with development tools including GNU tools, Github, Jenkins, and Gerrit.
Very good communication skills for frequent interaction with large-scale customers.

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