Firmware Engineer - Fibre Channel/NVME Networked-Storage

Job Title

Firmware Engineer - Fibre Channel/NVME Networked-Storage

Role Summary

Design, implement, debug and test embedded firmware for Broadcom's 64G Fibre Channel (FC) / NVMe host bus adapter (HBA) and networked-storage products. Work on firmware features, target-mode and error-recovery support, and automated test infrastructure in a cross-functional, multi-site engineering team.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical requirements from the posting: BS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering with 2+ years related experience, or MS in those fields with 0+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on embedded firmware development, verification, and cross-team integration for storage networking products.

• Design and implement embedded firmware in C and assembly for real-time environments.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware using protocol analyzers and in-circuit debuggers.
• Develop and execute test cases, create automated test scripts, and validate firmware features.
• Implement target-mode and error-recovery mechanisms for FC/NVMe HBA products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, software, and QA teams across sites.
• Document designs, test results, and track bugs following software development processes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills are listed first; nice-to-have items follow.

• Must-have: Embedded firmware development in C and assembly for real-time OS environments.
• Must-have: Experience with protocol analyzers for FC, NVMe, and/or PCIe and solid firmware debugging skills (ICE debuggers ideal).
• Must-have: Storage and network protocol development experience in Linux; ability to execute test cases and develop test scripts.
• Must-have: Strong communication and documentation skills and adherence to software development and bug-tracking processes.
• Nice-to-have: Experience developing/tuning ARM-based high-performance firmware or other microprocessor firmware; automated test framework development.

Education Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 2+ years related experience, or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 0+ years related experience. (The posting presents degree + years combinations as the baseline qualifications.)

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.