Principal Engineer

Job Description:

The 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 Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing the Virtualization infrastructure 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.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design and development of features for the Ethernet NIC.
• Work closely with the Architecture teams, Silicon Design teams, and other Software/Firmware teams to architect, design, and implement scalable and high performance applications.
• Author and contribute to software design, development, validation, and documentation to deliver high quality, high performance, and functionally excellent products.
• Collaborate with the QA team to define high quality test cases, review the tests, and support through the release development cycle.
• Work closely with Customer Support Engineers on any customer field issues and provide timely resolutions.

Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science/Electronics & Communications + 12+ years of experience or equivalent, or MS + 10+ years of experience.
• Overall 8+ years of experience in Linux Systems programming, Linux kernel, Linux Network Drivers, Linux Kernel Networking, Virtual Switching, and Data center Networking.
• Good experience in core virtualization technologies like Hypervisors, VirtIO, Virtual IOMMU, and Memory Management.
• Hands-on experience in writing SR-IOV based PF and VF drivers.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++, and Python. Proficiency in developing optimized code in both x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains.
• A good understanding of the RDMA protocol is essential. Hands-on experience working on the RDMA Verbs API (libibverbs, libfabric, UCX), Linux RDMA core drivers, RoCE drivers, and RoCE firmware development is strongly preferred.
• Understanding and/or hands-on experience with AI collective offloads is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills in combined Software and Hardware environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,000 - $225,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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