Senior Software Development Engineer

Job Description:Join the team of highly competent and state of the art optical physical layer products. You will be involved with software design and development for Broadcom PHY chip set drivers. As a member of this team at Broadcom your responsibilities include:Design and develop Ethernet, PCIe, FlexE PHY low level driversFW development and L1 switch protocol developmentCode reviews, bug fixes and maintenance of driversReview of test plans and unit level testing of driversConvert customer requirements and use cases into API definitions and develop, test APIsAdd automation and scripting wherever applicable in the development flowMaintain SDK and Standalone release branches that may contain specific changes for targeted customer(s).Proactively identify new methodologies or tools to address Software SDK/Device Driver development.Understand customer applications in order to identify key technology and product features for next generation products and act as a technical liaison between Chip Development Teams and Application Teams/Customers.The candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of Ethernet MAC and Physical layer devices/transceivers and be able to answer customer questions regarding the features and provide timely and accurate information.Job Requirements:Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics is required, Master’s degree a plus.8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Embedded/Device Driver/Protocol Software Design, Development and Testing.Must have working knowledge on PCIe retimer and switchesMust have working knowledge of FW development for RX equalization, DFE/FFE adaptation, eye monitoring of Serdes IPsMust have experience with pre-silicon/RTL and SW co-simulation environmentMust have experience with customer system software application debug on complex platformsMust have experience with level one switch protocolWorking knowledge with MacSec encryption, decryption drivers is requiredMust have working Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Physical layer standardsMust possess strong coding and debugging experience in C/C++.Static code analysis and debug experience is required to achieve high quality codeHighly motivated self-starter and team player; ability to use own initiativeExperience with device driver development and diagnostics and understanding of hardware devices, understanding of bus protocols like MDIO, I2C is a mustWorking knowledge of register level API development of transceivers is a plusExperience with physical layer IEEE standards, Autonegotiation, Transmit training, FEC is preferredExperience with L1/L2 Ethernet and PCS, MAC layer is a big plusWorking knowledge with Hardware platforms in the lab is a big plusWorking experience on Linux/VxWorks or equivalent OS experience is requiredHardware understanding and schematics is a mustUtilize traffic generation tools such as IXIA or Spirent is a plusAbility to apply an innovative approach to troubleshoot and solve complex problemsExperience in Customer interaction/support is requiredStrong verbal and written communication skills is a mustAble to adopt the use of new techniques and methodologies and promote their use within the project.Additional Job Description:Compensation And BenefitsThe annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 to $172,800As 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.R025686