R&D Engineer Software 5

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Job Description:

In today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, the demand for high-performance networking solutions is unprecedented. To maintain a competitive edge, the quality and reliability of our full-stack solution are paramount. Delivering a robust, production-ready product is critical to our time-to-market goals, ensuring we meet the intensive infrastructure needs of the AI space with speed and precision.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing software for Network Operating System(NOS) on a switch/router platform. You will work cross functionally with marketing, architects, software test, and silicon development teams to design, implement, document and test high quality software.   

This position also provides the opportunity to work on the most advanced switching ASICs made by Broadcom.  

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualifications and can fulfill the responsibilities outlined below:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and program the forwarding plane using SAI interface.

• Work on end-to-end features including compilation, integration, and debugging of the Network Operating System.

• Collaborate closely with large customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.

• Engage in significant cross-functional teamwork, coordinating with SQA and support teams.

• Maintain a high standard of documentation for all code and system designs.

• Participate actively in open-source software development environments.

• Be comfortable with and use AI tools for improving work productivity and quality.

Requirements:

• Technical Expertise: Strong forwarding plane experience in applications such as L2, L3, ACL, QoS, Tunnels, SRv6 and Telemetry.

• Software Development: Proficiency in C/C++ and Python coding.

• SDK Experience: Hands-on experience using ASIC SDK to program the forwarding plane.

• Open Source: Expertise in open-source software such as FBOSS or SONiC.

• Tools: Familiarity with development tools including GNU tools, Github, Jenkins, and Gerrit.

• Communication: Very good communication skills are required for frequent interaction with large-scale customers.

• Education/Experience: BS in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications or equivalent with minimum 12+ years of experience or MS with 10+ years of experience.

Compensation and Benefits

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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