Principal SW Engineer

Job Description

Ethernet NIC product portfolio is designed for high performance computing and networking applications including AI and ML. This is driven by the growing need for high server bandwidth, highest throughput and lowest latency networks. The NIC team is involved in the development of the next generation of Ethernet NIC solutions for AI/ML and high performance computing applications. We are looking for excellent software and firmware engineers to join the NIC product development team.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for architecture, design and development of the ROCE Driver and Firmware features for the Ethernet NIC. You will work cross-functionally with marketing, architects, silicon development and the QA teams to design, implement, document and test high‑quality software, drivers and firmware components.

• Design and develop the ROCE Driver, ROCE Tools, ROCE Library and firmware features for the Ethernet NIC products.
• Develop, maintain, and debug driver code in the Linux kernel and embed firmware using C/C++.
• Optimize low‑level drivers, protocols, and real‑time features.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Silicon Design and other Software/Firmware teams to design scalable, high‑performance applications.
• Author and contribute to software design, development, validation, and documentation to deliver high‑quality, high‑performance, functionally excellent products.
• Work with QA to define test cases, review tests and support the release development cycle.
• Liaise with Customer Support Engineers on field issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute driver code to the Linux community upstream projects.

• BE in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications and 12+ years of experience, or MS + 10+ years of experience.
• Significant experience with RDMA protocol, Linux systems programming, Linux kernel, Linux network drivers, kernel networking, virtual switching and data‑center networking, firmware development.
• Hands‑on RDMA experience is highly desired.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++ and Python; proficiency in developing optimized code for x86 and ARM
  64 tool chains.
• Experience analyzing and tuning performance for AI/ML and HPC workloads.
• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel and kernel networking is an added advantage.
• Experience writing test scripts to verify NIC behavior.
• Understanding of schematics, datasheets and hardware interfaces.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and debugging skills in combined software and hardware environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to efficiently collaborate with geographically diverse teams.

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,300–$226,000. The position also includes a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents and equity awards.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) participation with 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.