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Broadcom is hiring a Firmware Engineer in Fort Collins-, CO; San Jose, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 8 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The description mentions Embedded C, C++ and RTL design. Broadcom has 99 other openings in the US, 26 of them in Fort Collins-, CO. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 10 Software & IT openings in Fort Collins-, CO today; the typical one asks for 10 years.
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About hiring at Broadcom
Broadcom has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 10 states. Most are in software & IT (48), hardware & chips (31) and product & design (6). The biggest locations are San Jose, CA (34), Fort Collins-, CO (27) and Plano, TX (12). 6% of them are remote, 2% are open to entry-level candidates and 4% show pay. We collect Broadcom's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
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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