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Broadcom

R&D Engineer Software 5

USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$143,800 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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Job Description:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Control Software and/or Firmware for Ultra High-performance electronic products. In addition, you may provide technical leadership to a small multi-faceted design team. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. As such, we have a One Person One Project development culture so that you will own all aspects of a design, including Firmware, Microcode, Drivers, and upper-level control software. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will assist with customer trials, address field issues, and ensure product sustainability. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers. In addition, joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

Background in developing embedded system software for large-scale complex multi-processor product architectures.

In-depth understanding of complete system software (System bring up & Diagnostics to run time control operating system and support applications)

Debugging & Testing: Expertise with debugging tools and testing techniques (unit testing, system-level testing)

Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production

Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability

Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of experience

Beneficial Experience:

Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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