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Firmware Engineer

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In-Office
Fort Collins, CO, USA
122K-195K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Fort Collins, CO, USA
122K-195K Annually
Senior level
Architect, design, implement, and maintain low-level firmware, middleware, and diagnostic software for PHY chipsets. Develop and troubleshoot embedded C/C++ applications, collaborate with system and hardware designers, and provide leadership in architecture, design patterns, and code quality. Support the full development lifecycle, including pre-silicon co-simulation, laboratory hardware platforms, and silicon bring-up.
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Job Description:

Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division is seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to join our embedded systems development team. In this role, you will architect, design, and implement low-level firmware modules, middleware, and diagnostic software for leading-edge PHY chipsets. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive software design and development for new products while maintaining legacy systems.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system, analog, and digital hardware designers.

  • Develop and troubleshoot complex firmware applications in embedded C/C++.

  • Provide leadership in architectural governance, design patterns, and code hygiene.

Requirements:

  • BSEE required, MSEE preferred

  • 8+ years of industry experience with a focus on digital communication systems, high-speed SerDes, or HBM protocols is highly preferred.

  • Must possess strong coding and debugging experience in C/C++.

  • Must have experience with pre-silicon/RTL and SW co-simulation environment

  • Hands-on experience with lab hardware platforms and silicon bring-up is highly desirable


Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

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.


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