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Firmware Engineer

Broadcom Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive Full-time Mid-level Embedded & Firmware

At a glance

Mid-level Embedded & Firmware role at Broadcom. California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive · full-time · $68,800–$110,000 base.

SalaryStated by Broadcom
$68,800 – $110,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEmbedded & Firmware
SeniorityMid-level
LocationCalifornia-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$68,800–$110,000
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 4d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Build and debug firmware for storage controllers, concentrating on RAID features on ARM processors
  • Add capabilities to storage products and maintain their firmware across PCIe, NVMe, SAS or SATA protocols
  • Review feature designs, then work with hardware and validation teams to integrate systems
  • Analyze logs to find and fix functional, speed or data-integrity faults; support validation and firmware releases
  • Use DSTREAM and logic analyzers to investigate problems between low-level firmware and hardware

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, or electrical engineering
  • Strong C programming ability and working familiarity with ARM-based embedded processors
  • Experience applying AI or LLM tools to firmware work, such as coding, debugging, test creation or documentation

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits a firmware engineer focused on embedded storage systems and RAID development. The position is based in San Jose, California.

From the employer

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Job Description:

Broadcom's Data Center Solutions Group (DCSG) is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our embedded storage systems development team. In this role, you will design, implement, and debug low-level firmware for storage controllers, with a primary focus on RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) functionality on ARM based microprocessors. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver product features aligned with customer requirements.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop new features and maintain firmware for storage products
    • Work on storage products supporting PCIe, NVMe and/or SAS/SATA protocols
    • Support product solution validation and firmware release activities
    • Gather and analyze logs to root cause and resolve functional, performance and data integrity issues
  • Participate in storage product feature design and implementation reviews
  • Collaborate with hardware and validation teams for system integration
    • Troubleshoot low-level firmware and hardware interaction issues using DSTREAM and logical analyzers

Qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree in CS, ECE, or EE
  • Strong programming skills in C (and assembly language is desirable).
  • Working knowledge of embedded processors - ARM
  • Experience using AI/LLM based tools within an embedded firmware workflow, such as AI coding assistants for code generation, review and debugging, AI-assisted test-case generation and AI-assisted documentation.

Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 68,800.00 To USD 110,000.00

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.


If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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