System Software Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 83 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Jan 1, 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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The System Software Engineer joins the NIC product development team to build next-generation Ethernet NIC solutions for high performance computing and networking applications, specifically targeting AI and ML workloads. The role focuses on designing and developing RDMA protocol features, with a preference for QoS and congestion control domains. Daily responsibilities include architecting, implementing, and documenting high-quality software, drivers, and firmware components while collaborating with marketing, silicon design, and QA teams. The candidate must utilize C, C++, and Python to develop optimized code for x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains. Required expertise includes Linux kernel networking, Linux network drivers, virtual switching, and data center networking. The position involves analyzing and tuning performance for various HPC workloads to ensure high throughput and low latency.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

RDMA Linux Kernel C C++ Python Linux Network Drivers QoS Firmware Development x86 ARM64 Data Center Networking Virtual Switching Packet Classification HPC Network Drivers Test Scripts

What you'll do

Design and develop RDMA protocol features for Ethernet NIC products.
Architect and implement scalable, high-performance applications in collaboration with silicon and architecture teams.
Author software design documentation and develop high-quality firmware components.
Define test cases and review test plans with the QA team throughout the release cycle.
Resolve customer field issues in coordination with customer support engineers.
Analyze and tune performance for various High Performance Computing (HPC) workloads.
Develop optimized code using C, C++, and Python for x86 and ARM64 toolchains.

What we're looking for

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electronics & Communications or equivalent.
Minimum 12+ years of experience.
Significant experience in RDMA protocol, QoS, Packet Classifications, Linux Systems programming, Linux kernel, Linux Network Drivers, Virtual Switching, and Data center Networking.
Good understanding of the RDMA protocol is a must have.
Hands-on experience with RDMA is highly desired.
Experience in writing test scripts to verify NIC behavior is highly desired.
Deep knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux kernel networking is an added advantage.
Excellent programming skills in C, C++, and Python with proficiency in x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains.

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